• 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 404 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,180
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fox College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 168% over five years.
Fox College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
67 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fox College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Fox College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
404 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
404 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,683 students
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This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of IL.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
721 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
404 students
944 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Fox College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Fox College and the percentage of Asian community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
28%
24%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Fox College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
10%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Fox College and the percentage of Black community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
51%
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Fox College and the percentage of White community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Fox College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fox College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in IL.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Fox College and the community college average diversity score of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
36%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fox College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$31,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fox College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of IL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,180 is more than the state average of $13,695. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$13,695
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
81%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fox College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$8,029
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fox College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$4,600
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fox College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
50%
89%
This chart display the percent admitted of Fox College and the community college average percent admitted of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fox College cost?

Fox College's private state tuition is approximately $15,180.

What is the acceptance rate of Fox College?

The acceptance rate of Fox College is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. Fox College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Illinois with low acceptance rates.

What is Fox College's ranking?

Fox College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,180
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,645 per year for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,659 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Cook County, IL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Cook County, IL is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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