Morton College

3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804-4398

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 is Fox College (3.70 miles away).

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

The student population of 4,653 has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,653 students	3,999 students

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%

Diversity Score	0.40	0.59

College Completion Rate	14%	25%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,500	$32,200

The public in-state tuition of $7,604 is less than the state average of $7,978. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,652 is less than the state average of $10,454. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$7,604	$7,978

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,652	$10,454

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	74%	83%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,500	$7,862

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,275	$4,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.