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Triton College

General Information

Name: Triton College
Address: 2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL 60171-1995
Phone:

  • General information: (708) 456-0300
  • Financial aid office: (708) 456-0300 x3441
  • Admissions office: (708) 456-0300 x3130

Website: www.triton.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$1,934$1,934$1,934
        In-state$5,498$5,498$5,498
        Out-of-state$6,924$6,924$6,924
Books and supplies$700$700$700
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,950$4,950$4,950
        Other expenses$2,372$2,372$2,372
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$5,972$5,972$5,972

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$9,956$9,956$9,956
        Off-campus with family$8,606$8,606$8,606
In-state
        Off-campus$13,520$13,520$13,520
        Off-campus with family$12,170$12,170$12,170
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$14,946$14,946$14,946
        Off-campus with family$13,596$13,596$13,596

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 36%
  • Federal grants: 21%
  • State/local grants: 19%
  • Institutional grants: 5%
  • Student loans: 4%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2129
  • State/local grants:$894
  • Institutional grants:$1183
  • Student loans:$3029

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$10

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 15845
First-time student retention: 62%
Overall graduation rate: 17%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 24%
    • Part Time: 76%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 44%
    • Women: 56%

White non-hispanic: 52%
Black non-hispanic: 16%
Hispanic: 26%
Asian/pacific islander: 4%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 1%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Associate
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping - Certificate
  • Ornamental Horticulture - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Construction Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Real Estate - Certificate
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Platemaker/Imager - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  • Information Science/Studies - Associate, Certificate
  • System Administration/Administrator - Certificate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Electrician - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist - Associate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist - Associate
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Associate, Certificate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate, Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences - Associate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science - Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Associate, Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate, Certificate
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Associate, Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General - Associate
  • Music, General - Associate


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