Morton College
Tel:
(708)656-8000
- As a comprehensive community college, recognized by the Illinois Community College Board, Morton College's mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning.
School Highlights
- Morton College serves 4,653 students (31% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.
- Morton College is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Morton College is Fox College (3.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Morton College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Morton College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 101 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,653 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,439 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,214 students | 2,613 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 76% | 16% |
| % Black | 4% | 14% |
| % White | 14% | 60% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 14% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,500 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Morton College has made a considerable difference in the lives of thousands since opening in 1924. Morton was founded as a public junior college to further the higher education aspirations of students from Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other near western suburbs. Morton College was governed by the Morton High School Board of Trustees until voters formed an independent community college district in 1967. The current Morton College facility at 38th Street and Pershing Road in Cicero opened in 1975. The College acquired 12.5 acres of land adjacent to the campus' eastern boundary in November of 1994. The faculty and staff at Morton College believe that excellent customer service involves showing the students respect and providing accurate information. They show their commitment to the students by going "the extra mile" so they leave with the information they need. The Jedlicka Performing Arts Center seats 350 people and is used for all performances of the theatre and music departments, as well as for large group lectures and many community events. The Henry J. Vais Gymnasium is well-equipped and capable of accommodating up to 1,000 spectators. It also has a fitness center and a multipurpose loft.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Morton College is Fox College (3.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fox CollegePrivate, for profit360 students | 3.70 Mi6640 S. Cicero
Chicago, IL 60638
(708)444-4500 3.70360 - 8,914 students | 5.00 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
(773)838-7500 5.008,914 - Northwestern College-Southwestern CampusPrivate, for profit743 students | 5.30 Mi7725 South Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708)237-5050 5.30743 - 6,245 students | 5.90 Mi1900 W Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)850-7000 5.906,245 - 5,313 students | 6.80 Mi6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)602-5000 6.805,313
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