Morton College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Cicero, Illinois, Morton College is a public, 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 Morton 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.

Morton 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 Morton College is 18-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 17-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 Morton College is reported to be 22%, 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 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at Morton College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,476

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

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,524

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

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Morton College received on average $6,952 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.

$6,952

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	210	55%	$5,449	$1,144,299
Other Federal Grant	215	56%	$6,381	$1,372,000
State Grant/Scholarships	177	46%	$1,082	$191,511
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	67	18%	$3,329	$223,052
Total Grant & Scholarships	257	67%	$6,952	$1,786,563

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Morton 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 Morton College students is 21.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.1%.

21.5%

white 31.2% 5 students
unknown 18.8% 3 students
hispanic 22.1% 47 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Morton College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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