MacCormac College

29 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

MacCormac College serves 276 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

MacCormac College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
MacCormac College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
35 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of MacCormac College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The MacCormac College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
276 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
135 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
141 students
1,683 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
280 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
135 students
944 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
23%
24%
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% Black
51%
12%
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% White
16%
53%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
36%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,820 is less than the state average of $13,272. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,820
$13,272
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
81%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in MacCormac College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,740
$8,029
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,600
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MacCormac College cost?
MacCormac College's private state tuition is approximately $12,820.
What is MacCormac College's ranking?
MacCormac College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is MacCormac College located?
MacCormac College is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,645 per year for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,659 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Cook County, IL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Cook County, IL is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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