Fox College

6640 S. Cicero
Chicago, IL 60638
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (708) 444-4500
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL
  • 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 360 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Top Placements

Fox College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fox College(IL) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty25 staff123 staff
This chart display total faculty of Fox College and community college average number of faculty in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Fox College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fox College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment360 students3,999 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Fox College and community college average number of enrollment of IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio14:135:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Fox College and community college average student staff ratio of IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students360 students1,386 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Fox College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Fox College. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of IL.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Fox College and the percentage of Asian community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hispanic
31%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Fox College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
6%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Fox College and the percentage of Black community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
59%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Fox College and the percentage of White community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Fox College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fox College. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in IL.
Diversity Score0.550.59
This chart display the diversity score of Fox College and the community college average diversity score of IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate
71%
25%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Fox College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of IL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,400$31,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fox College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of IL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $15,180 is less than the state average of $15,527. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,180$15,527
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Fox College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%83%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fox College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$12,768$7,736
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fox College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$4,449$4,000
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fox College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate67%89%
This chart display the percent admitted of Fox College and the community college average percent admitted of IL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2016 (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).
Recent Articles
Mental Health Support for Community College Students
Mental Health Support for Community College Students
With serious mental health issues on the rise on college campuses nationwide, community colleges are scrambling to provide expanded mental health services to students.
Employment Up for Community College Graduates
Employment Up for Community College Graduates
We examine a new report at USA Today that shows employment rates for community college graduates have skyrocketed - and which of the fields where a community college degree is particularly helpful.
Wiser and Older: The Movement to Enroll Community College Students Over the Age of 50
Wiser and Older: The Movement to Enroll Community College Students Over the Age of 50
Who says college is just for the 18 - 22 year old crowd? In fact, more community colleges are recruiting students over the age of 50 - and for good reason!
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Top Ranked IL Community College:
    View Top Placements
  • Students: 360 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,180
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
Related School Videos
How to fix the College Football Playoff, according to Joel Klatt | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8:14

How to fix the College Football Playoff, according to Joel Klatt | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL

DePaul vs Boston College | FOX COLLEGE HOOPS HIGHLIGHTS 2:35

DePaul vs Boston College | FOX COLLEGE HOOPS HIGHLIGHTS

Creighton vs. East Tennessee State | FOX COLLEGE HOOPS HIGHLIGHTS 4:43

Creighton vs. East Tennessee State | FOX COLLEGE HOOPS HIGHLIGHTS

Kansas State vs. Baylor | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS 4:13

Kansas State vs. Baylor | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS

View more school videos

Related School News
Did You Know?
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links