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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, Illinois, 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 15,845 students at the school (as of 2005).
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
Triton College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 253 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 160 | sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, health diagnostic professions, nuclear medical tech, ophthalmic tech, respiratory care tech |
| Science | 124 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 75 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair |
| Business And Management | 55 | human resources, business management, sales, accounting, accounting technology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, corrections administration |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | computer systems tech, CAD and design, mechanical engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, quality control tech, laser/optical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | child care provider |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 22 | chef training, pastry |
| Construction Trades | 20 | power transmission, home furnishings, electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer networking, system administration, information science, web design |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 13 | construction management, real estate |
| Design | 12 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 12 | platemaker/imager, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | ornamental horticulture, landscaping, applied horticulture |
| Hospitality | 8 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding, machinist |
| Law | 1 | court reporting |
Number of programs and degrees for Triton College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 751 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 143 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 78 | 19 |
In 2005, Triton College had a total enrollment of 15,845 students (7,865 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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 | $ 5,498 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,924 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 51 | $70,139 | 58 | $58,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $70,139 | 58 | $58,700 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control 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
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
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
MEDIA
Platemaker/Imager
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections Administration
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Triton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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
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