Moraine Valley Community College
Top Ranked (2021-22): View Rankings
Tel:
(708) 974-4300
- The mission of our college is to educate the whole person in a learning-centered environment, recognizing our responsibilities to one another, to our community, and to the world we share. We value excellence in teaching, learning and service as we maintain sensitivity to our role in a global, multicultural community. We are committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and diverse learning opportunities and environments.
School Highlights
Moraine Valley Community College serves 13,762 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Top Rankings
Moraine Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 373 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Moraine Valley Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 373 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Moraine Valley is a cornerstone of success in Chicago's southwest suburbs. Since our founding in 1967, we've awarded over 37,000 associate's degrees and career certificates, with more than a half-million individuals of all ages benefiting from Moraine Valley courses and programs. That includes traditional college-age students, adults entering second careers, children and active retirees taking personal enrichment classes, and businesses improving their bottom-line through our employee and corporate training opportunities. We are one of just 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America, selected by the League for Innovation in the Community College. With our emphasis on teaching and learning, Moraine Valley is at the forefront of higher education, ranking in the top 8 percent of American community colleges in associate's degrees awarded. In fact, one-third of all high school students in our district begin their college careers at Moraine Valley. We offer more than 120 degrees and certificates, including transfer programs that cover the first two years of a bachelor's degree; as well as exceptional career training, with learning assisted on the same cutting-edge equipment used by professionals. Our small class size assures you'll get personalized attention from teachers who are committed to your success. There also are support services, including academic advising, job counseling, and financial aid. We offer low tuition with flexible learning options, including day, evening, weekend, online and off-campus classes in neighborhoods throughout the district. Clearly, Moraine Valley is your affordable choice for top-quality education. Our extracurricular activities offer you a world of diversity representative of our student body. They include a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honors society for two-year colleges; The Glacier student newspaper; the 24 Karats Dance Team; clubs for learning and sharing about different cultural backgrounds; nationally ranked athletics teams; and so much more. Plus, at our Fine and Performing Arts Center, you can enjoy the finest in today's dance, theater, and music, as well as professional gallery exhibits. Moraine Valley's beautiful 294-acre campus, located in a scenic forested area, offers the advantages of a university-like setting within a welcoming campus environment. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Moraine Valley Community College is Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus (3.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Northwestern College-Southwestern CampusPrivate for-profit597 students | 3.90 Mi7725 South Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 237-5050 3.90597 - 6,942 students | 6.40 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 838-7500 6.406,942 - Fox CollegePrivate for-profit443 students | 6.40 Mi6640 S. Cicero
Bedford Park, IL 60638
(708) 444-4500 6.40443 - Morton CollegePublic4,351 students | 9.20 Mi3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 656-8000 9.204,351 - 3,136 students | 10.60 Mi6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5000 10.603,136
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