Robert Morris University Illinois

401 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
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Tel: (312) 935-6800
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  • Robert Morris University offers professional, career-focused education in a collegiate setting to diverse communities. Robert Morris University is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-location institution offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs that focus on integrating theory and applications. Robert Morris University prepares students to be practitioners in their chosen fields, socially responsible to their communities, and a foundation for their families.

School Highlights

Robert Morris University Illinois serves 3,205 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Top Placements

Robert Morris University Illinois places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Robert Morris University Illinois(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty129 staff123 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Robert Morris University Illinois has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Robert Morris University Illinois diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,205 students3,999 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:135:1
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# Full-Time Students2,708 students1,386 students
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# Part-Time Students497 students2,613 students
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# Undergraduate Students2,666 students1,667 students
# Graduate Students42 students14 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-240
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% Asian
3%
4%
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% Hispanic
24%
16%
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% Black
23%
14%
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% White
43%
60%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
4%
-
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.700.59
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,100$31,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $23,700 is more than the state average of $15,527. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$23,700$15,527
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$24,866$7,736
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,854$4,000
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Acceptance Rate24%89%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Robert Morris University Illinois is East-West University (0.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • East-West University
    Private, non-profit
    555 students | 0.40 Mi816 S Michigan Ave
    Chicago,  IL  60605
    (312) 939-0111     0.40555
  • MacCormac College
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    Private, non-profit
    216 students | 0.40 Mi29 E. Madison
    Chicago,  IL  60602
    (312) 922-1884     0.40216
  • Taylor Business Institute
    Private, for profit
    229 students | 0.60 Mi180 N WABASH AVE FL 5
    Chicago,  IL  60601
    (312) 658-5100     0.60229
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
    Public
    9,392 students | 0.70 Mi30 E Lake St
    Chicago,  IL  60601
    (312) 553-5600     0.709,392
  • Coyne College
    Private, for profit
    611 students | 1.40 Mi330 North Green Street
    Chicago,  IL  60607
    (773) 577-8100     1.40611
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  • Students: 3,205 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 24%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
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For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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