Fox College
- Fox College is an institution of higher learning that combines general education and professional education in applied programs that prepare motivated students for success in specialized careers. Fox College offers a combination of applied associate degrees and diplomas in 8 different program areas. Each program’s curriculum has been designed by faculty and industry professionals to emphasize what employers need in their new hires.
School Highlights
- Fox College serves 360 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.
- Fox College is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Fox College is City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (1.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Fox College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fox College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 25 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 360 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 360 students | 1,386 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 31% | 16% |
| % Black | 6% | 14% |
| % White | 59% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 71% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,400 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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