- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $8,161 a year (2022–23)
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Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Oakton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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Oakton College acceptance rate
Oakton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Oakton College (formerly Oakton Community College) is a public 2-year college in Des Plaines, Illinois, with 8,329 undergraduates.
AP credit
Oakton College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,161 a year at Oakton College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Oakton College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Oakton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is the acceptance rate at Oakton College?
Oakton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Oakton College accept AP credit?
Yes. Oakton College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Oakton College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,161 a year at Oakton College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Oakton College's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Oakton CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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