International applicants · 2026–27
Oakton College: what international applicants need
Des Plaines, Illinois
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Oakton College's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Oakton College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
Does Oakton College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
Oakton College is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
How much is Oakton College's application fee for international students?
Oakton College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Oakton College accept?
Oakton College lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
Does Oakton College accept the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests Oakton College lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.
How many recommendation letters does Oakton College require?
Oakton College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Oakton College require the Common App personal essay?
No. Oakton College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Oakton College have?
466 of Oakton College's 8,329 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.6%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Oakton College cost for international students?
Oakton College is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $12,462 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,446). Some public universities add an international fee. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $13,872 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
- Accepted
- SAT / ACT
- FlexibleTests used: SAT without essay or ACT without science or writingThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- IELTS, TOEFL
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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