Triton College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Triton College is a public community college in River Grove, Illinois, serving roughly 6,902 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,138 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,070. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (48.8%) and White (25.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,070
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,138 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,902 36.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.01%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 36.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,167
- Room & Board: $9,970 annual estimate
Triton College: what the data shows
Common questions about Triton College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Triton College?
Triton College is located in River Grove, IL (ZIP 60171-1995).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Triton College public or private?
Triton College is a Public institution.
How much does Triton College cost?
Published tuition: $5,070 in-state, $15,330 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,138.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,397 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,722 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,959 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,611 |
| $110,001+ | $12,235 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,280.
How big is Triton College?
Total enrollment: 6,902 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,167 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Triton College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.01%.
First-year retention: 68.2%.
What do graduates of Triton College earn?
Median earnings: $35,001 six years after entry; $41,728 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,413.
24.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Triton College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (481 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (185 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (167 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (130 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (102 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (81 completions)
- General Studies (65 completions)
- 00.0460 (52 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Triton College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.01%; median earnings $41,728 at 10 years; net price $4,138. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,070
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Triton College was $5,070.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,138
2024 Value
In 2024 Triton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,138.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,552 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,138 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,280 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,970 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,540 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,160 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Triton College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Triton College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Triton College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,452 | $10,472 | $4,657 |
| 2014 | $3,638 | $11,018 | $5,345 |
| 2015 | $3,870 | $11,630 | $5,359 |
| 2016 | $3,870 | $11,630 | $5,272 |
| 2017 | $4,020 | $12,076 | $5,251 |
| 2018 | $4,170 | $12,539 | $4,675 |
| 2019 | $4,320 | $13,022 | $4,988 |
| 2020 | $4,470 | $13,530 | $4,816 |
| 2021 | $4,620 | $13,980 | $4,731 |
| 2022 | $4,770 | $14,430 | $6,937 |
| 2023 | $4,920 | $14,880 | $4,427 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Triton College reported total enrollment of about 6,902 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (48.8%), White (25.7%), and Black or African American (13.3%). About 24.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Triton College in 2024 is 6,902 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,167 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.56% 100% Completion Time
29.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.56% of students graduating from Triton College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 43% male / 57% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Triton College.
Return on Investment
$9,413 Median Student Debt
$41,728 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2421.02% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Triton College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 57 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 481 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 185 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 167 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 130 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 102 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 81 completions
7. General Studies: 65 completions
8. 00.0460: 52 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 37 completions
Most popular programs at Triton College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Triton College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Triton College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,630
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,176
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Triton College is a public institution located in River Grove, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 6,902 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (48.8%), White (25.7%), Black or African American (13.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.01%. Approximately 24.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
River Grove, IL 60171-1995
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.01% graduation rate at Triton College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, Triton College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Triton College located?
Triton College is located in River Grove, IL.
How much does Triton College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,070 and average net price is $4,138 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,970 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Triton College?
Triton College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,167 students, Hispanic or Latino (48.8%), White (25.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Triton College?
About 53.8% of students at Triton College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Triton College earn?
Median earnings are $35,001 six years after entry and $41,728 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Triton College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Triton College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,413.
Is Triton College public or private?
Triton College is a public institution located in River Grove, IL.
Is Triton College an HBCU?
No. Triton College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Triton College a tribal college?
No. Triton College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Triton College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Triton College reports 48.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Triton College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Triton College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.