Fox College

18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • In-state tuition: $15,180
  • Out-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
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
67 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
8

Student Body

The student population of Fox College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fox College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
450 students
2,836 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
450 students
1,028 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
450 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
450 students
1,082 students
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
32%
28%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
42%
46%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
76%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $15,180 is more than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,180 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$8,019
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$10,874
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee; tuition for programs varies
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
61%
75%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
MA ClubPTA Student Club
SOTAVet Tech Club

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 07/08/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fox College cost?
Fox College's tuition is approximately $15,180 for In-State students and $15,180 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Fox College?
The acceptance rate of Fox College is 61%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Fox College's ranking?
Fox College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 52%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Cook County, IL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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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