Des Plaines Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

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Oakton Community College
1600 E Golf Rd.
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1268

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, pharmacy tech, registered nursing, child care provider, accounting technology, HVAC, criminal justice and police.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 10,805 students, 7,693 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bensenville Colleges	1	20,703	71
Mount Prospect Colleges	2	56,265	40	64
Niles Colleges	1	30,068	125
River Grove Colleges	1	10,668	15,658
Skokie Colleges	6	63,348	1,162	250
Wheeling Colleges	1	34,496	104

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