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Oakton College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate70.4%

Oakton’s 70% acceptance rate means admission is an accessible starting point, not the finish line. Since Oakton is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it clearly strengthens your profile, and focus just as much on the coursework and support that will help you stay on track.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Oakton College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Oakton College enrolls 8,329 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Oakton has a freshman retention rate of 69%, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Des Plaines, IL

Undergrad Enrollment8,329

Freshman Retention69%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Oakton College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Oakton is test-optional, so this timeline only matters if you choose to submit scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring chances. Since Oakton does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use the Regular Decision deadline as your score-arrival target rather than the May 1 financial aid priority date.

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What you'll actually pay

At Oakton, in-state tuition is $8,808 and out-of-state tuition is $10,536. For financial aid consideration, submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$8,808

Out-of-State Tuition$10,536

Room and Board$8,994

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$25

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Oakton, out-of-state tuition is $10,536, while in-state tuition is $8,808. Students budgeting for living costs should also factor in about $8,994 for room and board. Actual costs can vary based on enrollment level, housing choices, fees, books, transportation, and financial need.