Triton College is a public community college located in River Grove, IL. It offers 97 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Triton College is $11,790 for Illinois residents and $14,880 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Illinois public community colleges' average ($12,224).

The school has 8,616 students, which is higher than Illinois community collleges' average (3,293). In addition, 1,202 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Triton College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$11,790$14,880
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,458
Average Financial Aid$4,533
Cost of Attendance$24,748$27,838
After Financial Aid$20,215$23,305
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Triton College$11,790$14,880
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Triton College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs6235NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ornamental HorticultureNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies105 completers
298 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 72 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 166 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Kinesiology and Exercise Science NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Protective Services OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting3 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Design and Visual Communications6 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 67 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management6 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration5 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,616 students at Triton College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,199 male students and 4,849 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total9,0482,5856,463
Male Students4,1991,2032,996
Female Students4,8491,3823,467

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 8,616 total students, 2,839 students enrolled through distance learning (1,202 students enrolled exclusively and 1,637 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,616
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,202
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,637
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses5,777

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Triton College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL
Phone708-456-0300
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$11,790
Out-of-State$14,880
Student Population »8,616 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »34%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate60% (Full-time)
42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,533
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)