Fox College

18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
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  • 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 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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
Year Founded
1932
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 less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
450 students
3,095 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
450 students
1,013 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
450 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
450 students
1,082 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
32%
28%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
19%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
42%
46%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
76%
38%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$31,800

Tuition & Financial Aid

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

Showing 2008–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$10,874
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee; tuition for programs varies
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
80%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$8,029

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$4,618

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

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

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 (26-27)

  • 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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Did You Know?

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 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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