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Triton College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in River Grove, Illinois, Triton is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Triton College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Triton is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Triton is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at Triton suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,190

Cost of attendance at Triton College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,980

Cost of attendance at Triton College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Triton College received on average $5,709 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,709
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 335 44% $4,978 $1,667,684
Other Federal Grant 470 62% $4,383 $2,059,810
State Grant/Scholarships 256 34% $1,243 $318,138
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 159 21% $4,396 $698,981
Total Grant & Scholarships 539 71% $5,709 $3,076,929

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Triton College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Triton College students is 22.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.9%.

22.5%

  • asian 25.0% 4 students
  • African American 9.8% 12 students
  • white 29.5% 51 students
  • hispanic 23.5% 72 students
  • International Students 33.3% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 16.7% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Triton College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Triton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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