Triton College
Tel:
(708)456-0300
- Responsive to diverse educational needs, Triton College is committed to a supportive lifelong learning environment empowering individuals personally, professionally and culturally to contribute to a global community.
School Highlights
- Triton College serves 11,577 students (29% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Triton College is one of 29 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (0.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 279 teachers has grown by 35% over five years.
| Triton College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 279 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 11,577 students | 3,818 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,404 students | 1,205 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 8,173 students | 2,613 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 28% | 15% |
| % Black | 19% | 14% |
| % White | 44% | 61% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.69 | 0.58 |
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| College Completion Rate | 12% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,200 | $32,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Triton College is one of the nation's premier two-year institutions of higher education. Located just 14 miles from downtown Chicago, the school offers outstanding educational value in a dynamic environment, rich in academic and cultural resources as well as career-oriented learning opportunities. Triton's attractive 100-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities, thriving arts and athletics programs, and a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Our community is culturally diverse, with students, faculty, and staff cooperating to promote the values of integrity, open dialog, teamwork, and mutual respect, while striving for excellence in all that we do. The campus also features state-of-the art facilities, including electronic classrooms, labs, sports facilities, a well-stocked library and bookstore, an art gallery and performing arts center, and the renowned Cernan Earth and Space Center. In addition, many of Chicago's world-class cultural attractions are just minutes away. Our programs are some of the most innovative in the nation, emphasizing community involvement and personal attention while maintaining high academic standards. Over 17,000 students enroll at Triton each semester, yet our average class size is only 20.4 students. Our faculty is highly qualified, combining distinguished academic credentials with valuable real-world experience. At just $56 per credit hour, plus the money you save by commuting from home, Triton is a truly exceptional value. Triton College is committed to developing leaders and generating ideas that change the world. Students, faculty, and staff cooperate to create a positive learning environment where integrity, open dialog, teamwork, and mutual respect are the rule. We strive to promote critical thinking skills, and to instill a standard of excellence that translates directly into our students' practice and performance. Our personal focus and affordable tuition makes us an outstanding educational value, exceeding most students' expectations.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose ParkPrivate, for profit717 students | 0.80 Mi8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708)344-4700 0.80717 - 12,146 students | 4.10 Mi4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)777-7900 4.1012,146 - 425 students | 5.60 Mi4829 North Lipps Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773)777-4220 5.60425 - Morton CollegePublic4,653 students | 7.60 Mi3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708)656-8000 7.604,653 - Chicago ORT Technical InstitutePrivate, non-profit433 students | 8.10 Mi5440 Fargo Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
(847)324-5588 8.10433
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