by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Oakton Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Oakton Community College measures up.
Oakton Community College is ranked #146 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #20 of 112 for value.
Read the full Oakton Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Oakton College is ranked #51 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #20 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Oakton Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Oakton College is ranked #146 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Oakton College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Oakton Community College costs about $9,271. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $37,083 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $11,570 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,183 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,271 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $37,083 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Oakton Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Oakton Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Oakton Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $46,280 | — | — |
| All Students | $37,083 | #146 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $20,732 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $46,280 | — | — |
| All Students | $37,083 | #20 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $20,732 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Oakton Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,081 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,804 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,259 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,394 |
| Over $110K | $10,325 |
About 36% of Oakton Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,493 per year. Get more details on the Oakton Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Oakton Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.