Moraine Valley Community College
9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Palos Hills, IL 60465
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https://www.morainevalley.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 708-974-4300 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1967 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 300 acres |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 688 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 613 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 1,301 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 258 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 201 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 459 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 946 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 814 |
| Total number of freshmen | 1,760 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 2,017 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,033 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 4,050 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 3,501 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 3,593 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 7,094 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 5,518 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 5,626 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 11,144 |
| Total enrollment | 11,144 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 47% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 8% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 23% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $8,136 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,504 |
| Fees | $576 |
| Books and supplies | $1,632 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $17,191 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Laurie Anema |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708-974-5726 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | May 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact person | Andrew Sarata |
| Admissions contact title | Director, Admissions and Recruitment |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for allied health, nursing programs |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Allied health, nursing programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | District residents for allied health, nursing programs |
| Number of male applicants | 129 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 123 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 946 |
| Number of female applicants | 115 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 115 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 814 |
| Total number of applicants | 244 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 238 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 1,760 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Not considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 36% |
| 18 - 23 | 47% |
| 24 - 29 | 14% |
| 30 - 36 | 2% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 66% |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 99 |
| Student faculty ratio | 20.77:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 62 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1751) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Moraine Valley Community College Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 44 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Newspaper, Speech Team, Alliance of Latin American Students, Phi Theta Kappa, Arab Student Union |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 58% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 11,144 |