Fox College is a private for-profit smaller two-year college in Tinley Park, IL, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer paths with a suburban campus setting, with about 200 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 70.2%, listed tuition around $17,670 and typical net price of $13,109 after grants, first-year retention of 69.2%, about 70.8% of students graduating within three years, and median earnings of $40,654 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Fox College

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

C

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
C

$13,109Average net price

Outcomes
C

70.8%Graduation rate

Economic Access
C-

49.2%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Fox College

Tuition (in-state)
$17,670
Tuition (out-of-state)
$17,670
Total cost of attendance
$22,971
Average net price
$13,109
Acceptance rate
70.2%
Total enrollment
200
Graduation rate
70.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,654

Key rankings for Fox College

Where Fox College ranks among two-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#482 of 667

Net Price

#104 of 651

Earnings

#188 of 630

Retention

#49 of 635

Graduation

#481 of 550

Debt

What stands out at Fox College

Fox College in Tinley Park, IL is a two-year college.

  • Large suburb
  • 200 undergraduates
Average net price$13,109
Acceptance rate70.2%
Pell Grant recipient share49.2%
Graduation rate70.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$40,654
First-year retention69.2%

Both average net price after aid and six-year earnings register above national medians for similar schools, consistent with a higher cost that is paired with stronger early-career pay in this data.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Admission is tighter than the national middle for similar schools while Pell Grant use is elevated—often seen where competitive entry coexists with substantial need among enrolled students.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Fox College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$13,109
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$40,654

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
69.2%
Graduation rate (within 3 years)
70.8%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
70.2%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
49.2%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$22,971
Listed tuition (in-state)$17,670
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$17,670
Average net price (after aid)$13,109

In-state tuition is above the national median of $5,040 for similar two-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $9,866.

How Fox College compares

Figures are for two-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Great Lakes (region 3).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$13,109
State (IL)$7,768
Region$7,656
National$9,023

Earnings, 6 years

This school$40,654
State (IL)$34,213
Region$33,932
National$34,495

Retention

This school69.2%
State (IL)66.2%
Region63.3%
National64.2%

Graduation

This school70.8%
State (IL)44.1%
Region33.8%
National35.6%

Median debt

This school$16,209
State (IL)$8,700
Region$11,228
National$11,000

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (IL) Region Nation
Net price$13,109Above national median$7,768$7,656$9,023
Earnings, 6 years$40,654Above national median$34,213$33,932$34,495
Retention69.2%Above national median66.2%63.3%64.2%
Graduation70.8%Above national median44.1%33.8%35.6%
Acceptance rate70.2%Below national median91.2%*87.2%*82.8%
Pell share49.2%Above national median35.6%30.1%31.7%
Median debt$16,209Above national median$8,700$11,228$11,000
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

* Fewer than 10 similar schools in that slice. Treat as a rough guide.

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Fox College

Campus settingLarge suburb
Official websitewww.foxcollege.edu/
Student–faculty ratio9:1
Full-time faculty78.6%
Avg monthly faculty salary$6,746

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women81.5%
Men18.5%
Black or African American13.5%
Hispanic / Latino34.0%
White48.0%
Asian2.0%
Two or more races2.0%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Fox College

Common questions about Fox College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Fox College located?

Fox College is located in Tinley Park, IL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Fox College?

Fox College is a private for-profit two-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar community colleges for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Fox College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $17,670 for in-state students and $17,670 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $13,109. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Fox College's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 70.2% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Fox College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 200. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Fox College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Fox College are roughly $40,654. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 70.8% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Fox College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Fox College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#482 of 667); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#104 of 651); First-year retention (#188 of 630); Graduation rate (#49 of 635); Median loan debt (#481 of 550). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Fox College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Fox College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

All figures for Fox College Expand to view

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All figures for Fox College
FieldValue
InstitutionFox College
Official websitewww.foxcollege.edu/
City, stateTinley Park, IL
School typeTwo-year college
Undergraduate enrollment200
Listed tuition (in-state)$17,670
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$17,670
Listed tuition (generic)$17,670
Total cost of attendance$22,971
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$13,109
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$40,654
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$40,540
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$41,539
Median loan debt$16,209
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention69.2%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)70.8%
Acceptance rate70.2%
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share49.2%
Share with federal loans77.7%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio9
Avg monthly faculty salary$6,746
Full-time faculty share78.6%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women81.5%
Share of undergraduates, men18.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black13.5%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic34.0%
Share of undergraduates, White48.0%
Share of undergraduates, Asian2.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races2.0%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Fox College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.