Morton College

3801 South Central Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804

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https://www.morton.edu/
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Main telephone 708-656-8000 Ext 8000
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Educational system Illinois Community College Board
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1924
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 25 acres
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 235
Number of full time, freshmen women 244
Total number of full time freshmen 479
Number of part time, freshmen men 125
Number of part time, freshmen women 149
Total number of part time freshmen 274
Total number of freshmen men 360
Total number of freshmen women 393
Total number of freshmen 753
Number of full time, undergraduate men 537
Number of full time, undergraduate women 590
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,127
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,104
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,516
Total number of part time undergraduates 2,620
Total number of undergraduate males 1,641
Total number of undergraduate females 2,106
Total number of undergraduate students 3,747
Total enrollment 3,743
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian Less than 1%
Black 2%
Hispanic 80%
White 4%
Race/ethnicity unknown 11%
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 1%
Number of states and territories represented 10
Number of countries represented 4
Percentage of students 25 or older 27%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $7,740
Out-of-state tuition $9,660
Fees $540
Books and supplies $2,400
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Carissa Davis
Financial aid contact title Director
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 708-656-8000 Ext 2227
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
State loans Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
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Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 nursing and physical therapy assistant
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Nursing, physical therapy assistant 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 nursing and physical therapy assistant programs
Number of male applicants who enrolled 360
Number of female applicants who enrolled 393
Total number of applicants who enrolled 753
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline 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 $10
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 68%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 38
Student faculty ratio 16:1
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
Double major Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (250)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Learning Resource Center
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Drama or theater groups Yes
Radio station Yes
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Nursing Student Association, Physical Therapy Assistants Club, National Society of Leadership and Success
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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
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
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Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing 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 3,743
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