- 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,180
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fox College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
67 staff
227 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
4
Student Body
The student population of Fox College has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
450 students
3,270 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
450 students
1,007 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
450 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
450 students
1,007 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
43%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7619%
0.4%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,180 is more than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,180
$14,511
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
61%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
MA Club, PTA Student Club, SOTA, Vet Tech Club
MA Club, PTA Student Club, SOTA, Vet Tech Club
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fox College cost?
Fox College's private state tuition is approximately $15,180.
What is the acceptance rate of Fox College?
The acceptance rate of Fox College is 61%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. Fox College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Fox College's ranking?
Fox College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest completion rates.
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