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Triton College

River Grove, IL·Public·6,229 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Illinois residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,229 students.

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Accept
6,229
Students
$4,427
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,800
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Triton College is a public institution located in River Grove, Illinois with approximately 6,229 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,427 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Triton College is a public community college in River Grove, Illinois.

Worth considering if you want an affordable start to your education — at just $4,427 per year in net cost and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $38,800 a decade out suggest this path works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer program rather than a final destination, so go in with a clear plan for what comes next.

Founded
1964
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions24%
Business & Marketing4%
Computer Science1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Kathy GriffinFred HamptonKirby Puckett

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,880
Avg Net Price
$4,427
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White26%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino48%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,229 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Triton College

2000 5th Ave

River Grove, IL 60171-1995

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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