MacCormac College
School Highlights
MacCormac College serves 295 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Top Rankings
MacCormac College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| MacCormac College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 12 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to MacCormac College is Taylor Business Institute (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Taylor Business InstitutePrivate, for profit229 students | 0.20 Mi180 N WABASH AVE FL 5
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 658-5100 0.20229 - 8,643 students | 0.30 Mi30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
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Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 935-6800 0.401,934 - East-West UniversityPrivate not-for-profit394 students | 0.70 Mi816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-0111 0.70394 - Coyne CollegePrivate for-profit555 students | 1.20 Mi1 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(773) 577-8100 1.20555
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