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Triton College is a two-year community college located in River Grove, Illinois, United States. It offers education as well as career-oriented learning opportunities. Triton College was founded in 1965 and held its initial classes at West Leyden High School. It enrolls over 17,000 students each semester. The main campus of Triton College is spread across an area of 100 acres. It features electronic classrooms, labs, sports facilities, a library, a bookstore, an art gallery and performing arts center, and the Cernan Earth and Space Center, a public planetarium. The campus is also home to the Triton Troupers Circus.
The athletic department of Triton College fields more than seven intercollegiate sports teams. They are nicknamed The Trojans.
Students attend Triton College in River Grove, IL, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Triton College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science.
Applicants to Triton College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Triton College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 15,658 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Responsive to diverse educational needs, Triton College is committed to a supportive lifelong learning environment
empowering individuals personally, professionally and culturally to contribute to a global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Triton College
2000 5th Ave
River Grove, IL 60171-1995
General Phone: (708) 456-0300
http://www.triton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 294 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 273 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 130 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 122 | sonography and ultrasound tech, radiographer, nuclear medical tech, ophthalmic tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 75 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair, computer repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention |
| Business and Management | 51 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, accounting, sales, fashion merchandising |
| Family and Social Work | 29 | child care provider |
| Design | 18 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | computer systems tech, architectural drafting, CAD and design, electronics tech, construction engineering tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training, pastry |
| Hospitality | 13 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | system administration, information science, web design, database administration, computer networking |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 9 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture, applied horticulture |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | construction management |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Media | 1 | platemaker/imager |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Triton College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 788 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 242 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, Triton College had a total enrollment of 15,658 students (8,655 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of River Grove, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Triton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177300)
Triton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 54 | $67,756 | 67 | $63,339 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $67,756 | 67 | $63,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Basketball | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Triton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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