Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,985
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,462
- Average Net Price
- $6,188
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 16.2%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,716
- Books & Supplies
- $1,410
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $5,250
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $56/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $5,081 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,804 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $8,259 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,394 |
| $110,001+ | $10,325 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay around $5,081 annually at Oakton College, while those making over $110,000 pay about $10,325. The community college keeps costs reasonable across all income brackets. Over two years, total expenses range from roughly $10,000 to $21,000 depending on family income.
Students graduate with just $5,250 in median debt, translating to $56 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $47,852 ten years out. The 90.1% employment rate shows most graduates land jobs quickly. Only 16% of students receive federal financial aid, suggesting many can afford the tuition upfront.
Working-class families get the strongest value here. Low-income students pay about half what wealthy families do, and the debt burden stays light for everyone. Nearly all students are Illinois residents taking advantage of affordable in-state rates.
Students graduate with just $5,250 in median debt, translating to $56 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $47,852 ten years out. The 90.1% employment rate shows most graduates land jobs quickly. Only 16% of students receive federal financial aid, suggesting many can afford the tuition upfront.
Working-class families get the strongest value here. Low-income students pay about half what wealthy families do, and the debt burden stays light for everyone. Nearly all students are Illinois residents taking advantage of affordable in-state rates.
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