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 1,934 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.

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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 LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty129 staff124 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Robert Morris University Illinois has declined by 39% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Robert Morris University Illinois diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,934 students3,099 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:129:1
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# Full-Time Students1,619 students1,095 students
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# Part-Time Students315 students2,004 students
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# Undergraduate Students1,594 students1,095 students
# Graduate Students25 students25 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		250250
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% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
29%
24%
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% Black
28%
13%
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% White
33%
48%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
6%
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Diversity Score0.730.69
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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 $15,965. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$23,700$15,965
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%80%
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Median Debt for Graduates$23,000$7,618
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$4,500
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Acceptance Rate63%89%
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Source: 2019 (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 not-for-profit
    394 students | 0.40 Mi816 S Michigan Ave
    Chicago,  IL  60605
    (312) 939-0111     0.40394
  • MacCormac College
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    Public
    295 students | 0.40 Mi29 E. Madison
    Chicago,  IL  60602
    (312) 922-1884     0.40295
  • 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
    8,643 students | 0.70 Mi30 E Lake St
    Chicago,  IL  60601
    (312) 553-5600     0.708,643
  • Coyne College
    Private for-profit
    555 students | 1.40 Mi1 North State Street
    Chicago,  IL  60602
    (773) 577-8100     1.40555
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,934 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
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