Morton College
Cicero, IL · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb
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About Morton College
Morton College is a public community college in Cicero, Illinois. It is the second-oldest community college in the state only after Joliet Junior College. While the campus itself was constructed in 1975, the college was established in 1924. Before the construction of the campus, the college was housed in the same building as the local high school and was Morton Junior College. It is named after Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska newspaper editor and politician who served as President Grover Cleveland's Secretary of Agriculture. Land was acquired for an athletics field in 1994. Intercollegiate athletics for men include baseball, basketball, soccer, and cross country. Women's sports include volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer and softball. The college is a National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium training center. It also operates a low-power FM station, WZQC-LP, at 99.1 MHz.
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Open
Acceptance
$5,191
Net price
2,640
Enrollment
31%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
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Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$5,191
Average net price
$5,502
In-state tuition
$12,414
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,400
Books & supplies
$12,801
Total cost of attendance
37%
Students receiving Pell grants
1%
Students with federal loans
$8,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$42,406
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,053
Median earnings (6 yrs)
31%
Graduation rate
66%
Retention rate
68%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,341
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,640
Total enrollment
58%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
67%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Morton College FAQ
Is Morton College a public or private school?
Morton College is a public institution located in Cicero, IL.
What is the acceptance rate at Morton College?
Morton College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Morton College cost?
The average annual net price at Morton College is $5,191 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,502 in-state and $12,414 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Morton College?
About 31% of students at Morton College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Morton College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Morton College students earn a median of $42,406 per year.
How many students attend Morton College?
Morton College enrolls about 2,640 students.
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