- 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 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 (2024)
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,180
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fox College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
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--Private For-profit
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
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
6
Student Body
The student population of Fox College has declined by 10% 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
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
404 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
721 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
404 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
51%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
36%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,180 is more than the state average of $13,272. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$13,272
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$4,600
Acceptance Rate
50%
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.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
PTA Student Club, SOTA, Vet Tech Club
PTA Student Club, SOTA, Vet Tech Club
Source: 2021 (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 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, Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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