A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Oakton Community College are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
19%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at Oakton Community College with a gender ratio of 7% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oakton Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
276
|
| Women |
527
|
Oakton Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 38.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147800 IPEDS survey data for Oakton Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025