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Morton College (MC)
- 3801 S Central Ave
- Cicero, IL 60804
- OPEID College Code: 00172800
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- General Phone: (708) 656-8000
- President: Brent Knight
- Website: www.morton.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,057
- College Alias: MC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 38% | 32% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,780 | $1,921 | $760 | $869 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.8% | 12.0% | 15.6% |
| Number in Default | 19 | 13 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 128 | 108 | 64 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,676 | $6,228 | $5,940 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,724 | $8,180 | $7,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $875 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,400 | $7,200 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,901 | $1,812 | $1,732 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,681 | $1,812 | $3,923 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,676 | $7,128 | $6,815 |
| Out of State | $9,724 | $9,080 | $8,671 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,977 | $16,140 | $14,547 |
| Out of State | $20,025 | $18,092 | $16,403 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,357 | $11,520 | $10,738 |
| Out of State | $15,405 | $13,472 | $12,594 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,057 Undergraduate: 5,057
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,948 Female: 3,109
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,948 Female: 3,109
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,258 Part-Time: 3,799
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,258 Part-Time: 3,799
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 94 | 2% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Black | 270 | 5% |
| Asian | 80 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3,908 | 77% |
| White | 700 | 14% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 60 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,055 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 763 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 728 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 777 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 629 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 379 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 445 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 197 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 24 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 383 | 151 | 232 |
| Faculty Status | 228 | 54 | 174 |
| Tenured Faculty | 41 | 41 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 228 | 54 | 174 |
| Primarily Instruction | 228 | 54 | 174 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 32 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 87 | 45 | 42 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 62 | 32 | 30 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 13 | 12 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,743 (54) | $67,850 (25) | $65,789 (29) |
| Instructor | $66,743 (54) | $67,850 (25) | $65,789 (29) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,743 (54) | $67,850 (25) | $65,789 (29) |
| Instructor | $66,743 (54) | $67,850 (25) | $65,789 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $63,280 | $49,037 | $14,243 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 77% | 23% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 99 | 63 | 36 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 99 | 63 | 36 |
| Baseball | 16 | 16 | - |
| Basketball | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Soccer | 27 | 27 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Cross Country | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,313 | $4,863 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,033 | $3,067 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 15% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
