MacCormac College

29 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602-4405

Tel: (312) 922-1884

School Highlights

MacCormac College serves 216 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
MacCormac College is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
The nearest community college to MacCormac College is Taylor Business Institute (0.2 miles away).

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The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of MacCormac College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The MacCormac College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	216 students	3,999 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	18:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	95 students	1,386 students

# Part-Time Students	121 students	2,613 students


% Asian	6%	4%

% Hispanic	18%	16%

% Black	61%	14%

% White	15%	60%

% Non Resident races	-	-


Diversity Score	0.57	0.59

College Completion Rate	16%	25%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$31,000	$31,800

The private state tuition of $12,820 is less than the state average of $15,527. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$12,820	$15,527

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	64%	83%

Median Debt for Graduates	$22,000	$7,736

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$4,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

While MacCormac has been known primarily as a business college for decades, the school has also revolutionized instruction in Law programs such as Court Reporting (the oldest Court Reporting program in the United States) and Paralegal Studies (approved by the American Bar Association). MacCormac has always been known for its ability to adapt to changing times, and in recent years has added such programs as Entrepreneurship Studies and Criminal Justice to its curricular offerings. At MacCormac, we can offer you personalized attention, day or evening classes, education geared towards stable and growing job opportunities, and a convenient downtown Chicago location. MacCormac College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association.

The nearest community college to MacCormac College is Taylor Business Institute (0.2 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.