Fox College
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(708) 444-4500
- 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 443 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Fox College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- 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. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | Baccalaureate / 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 | 25 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fox College is City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (1.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,942 students | 1.50 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
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(708) 656-8000 3.704,351 - 3,136 students | 5.20 Mi6301 S Halsted St
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Palos Hills, IL 60465
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