Oakton 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,446

Cost of attendance at Oakton Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,462

Cost of attendance at Oakton Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Oakton Community College was $6,143. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Oakton

Oakton net price calculator

$6,143

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Oakton for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,143	$416 (6%)	$5,622	$6,195	$7,728	$10,297	$8,985
2021	$6,559	$218 (3%)	$5,638	$6,739	$7,533	$10,826	$11,011
2020	$6,341	$542 (8%)	$5,195	$5,985	$8,152	$9,764	$10,946
2019	$6,883	$27	$6,224	$7,504	$9,139		$11,763
2018	$6,910	$304 (5%)	$6,246	$6,721	$8,143	$10,605	$11,150
2017	$6,606	$665 (11%)	$5,524	$5,883	$8,105	$9,625	$10,281
2016	$5,941	$89 (1%)	$5,409	$6,015	$7,820	$9,515	$10,025
2015	$6,030	$582 (11%)	$5,502	$5,944	$7,556	$9,722	$9,996
2014	$5,448	--	$4,818	$5,896	$7,773	$8,949	$9,574

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Oakton Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,614	No change	$10,446	$11,758	$1,410
2021	$23,614	No change	$10,446	$11,758	$1,410
2020	$23,614	No change	$10,446	$11,758	$1,410
2019	$23,614	No change	$10,446	$11,758	$1,410
2018	$23,614	$700 (3%)	$10,446	$11,758	$1,410
2017	$22,914	$1,367 (6%)	$9,746	$11,758	$1,410
2016	$21,547	$644 (3%)	$8,878	$11,469	$1,200
2015	$20,903	$14	$8,234	$11,469	$1,200
2014	$20,889	No change	$8,220	$11,469	$1,200
2013	$20,889	--	$8,220	$11,469	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Oakton estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,410.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Oakton estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,739

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,739
How much is Oakton application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Oakton offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Oakton Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$367	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$439	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Oakton Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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