Fox College

18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 four associate of applied science degrees in Veterinary Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Medical Assisting. 

School Highlights

Fox College serves 450 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,180
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Verified school update

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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fox College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
Number of Programs Offered
4
4

Student Body

The student population of Fox College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Fox College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
450 students
3,838 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
450 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
450 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
450 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
76%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,180 is more than the state average of $14,261. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$14,261
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee; tuition for programs varies
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
61%
89%
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

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
MA Club, PTA Student Club, SOTA, Vet Tech Club
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 61%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is Fox College's ranking?
Fox College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,180
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,087 per year for in-state students and $9,490 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,243 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 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Cook County, IL is Midwestern Career College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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