Morton College
- 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 4,439 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Top Rankings
Morton College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
The teacher population of 271 teachers has grown by 171% over five years.
| Morton College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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 | 271 staff | 239 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (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 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (5.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,521 students | 5.00 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 838-7500 5.006,521 - Northwestern CollegePrivate for-profit618 students | 5.40 Mi7725 South Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 237-5050 5.40618 - 6,997 students | 5.90 Mi1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 850-7000 5.906,997 - Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose ParkPrivate for-profit830 students | 6.70 Mi8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700 6.70830 - 2,410 students | 6.80 Mi6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5000 6.802,410
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