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MacCormac College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 26%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, MacCormac College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of MacCormac College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

MacCormac College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at MacCormac College is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at MacCormac College is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 65%.

The retention rate of students at MacCormac College is 26% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MacCormac College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,700

Cost of attendance at MacCormac College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,700

Cost of attendance at MacCormac College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at MacCormac College received on average $5,534 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,534
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 68% $3,171 $66,593
Other Federal Grant 21 68% $3,385 $71,093
State Grant/Scholarships 6 19% $2,551 $15,308
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 48% $2,356 $35,340
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 71% $5,534 $121,741

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of MacCormac College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of MacCormac College students is 20.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

20.0%

  • African American 20.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

MacCormac College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

MacCormac College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)