Robert Morris University Illinois
Tel:
(312)935-6800
- 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%.
- Robert Morris University Illinois is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Robert Morris University Illinois is East-West University (0.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Robert Morris University Illinois places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Robert Morris University Illinois | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 129 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,205 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,708 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 497 students | 2,613 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 2,666 students | 1,667 students |
| # Graduate Students | 42 students | 14 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 250 | 240 |
| % Asian | 3% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% |
| % Black | 23% | 14% |
| % White | 43% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 4% | - |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.59 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,100 | $31,800 |
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 UniversityPrivate, non-profit555 students | 0.40 Mi816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312)939-0111 0.40555 - 216 students | 0.40 Mi29 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
(312)922-1884 0.40216 - Taylor Business InstitutePrivate, for profit176 students | 0.60 Mi180 N WABASH AVE FL 5
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)658-5100 0.60176 - 9,392 students | 0.70 Mi30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)553-5600 0.709,392 - Coyne CollegePrivate, for profit611 students | 1.40 Mi330 North Green Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(773)577-8100 1.40611
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