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 1,693 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 1,693 students
In-state tuition: $23,700
Out-state tuition: $23,700
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 73%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 219 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Robert Morris University Illinois
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
219 staff
239 staff
Student Body
The student population of Robert Morris University Illinois has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Robert Morris University Illinois diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,693 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,474 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
219 students
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
315 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,452 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
22 students
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
33%
24%
% Black
31%
12%
% White
27%
53%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
4.65%
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $23,700 is more than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,700 is more than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$23,700
$8,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,700
$10,824
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,500
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,333
$4,500
Acceptance Rate
63%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Robert Morris University Illinois cost?
Robert Morris University Illinois's tuition is approximately $23,700 for In-State students and $23,700 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Robert Morris University Illinois?
The acceptance rate of Robert Morris University Illinois is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. Robert Morris University Illinois's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Robert Morris University Illinois's ranking?
In what neighborhood is Robert Morris University Illinois located?
Robert Morris University Illinois is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Robert Morris University Illinois is East-West University (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 1,693 students
In-state tuition: $23,700
Out-state tuition: $23,700
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 73%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,645 per year for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,659 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
