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Palos Hills Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Palos Hills

There are at least 2 colleges in Palos Hills, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 16,038 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 10,013 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Palos Hills; see particularly Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, and Blue Island colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Illinois Colleges.

Palos Hills Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Moraine Valley Community College
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465-0937

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biological and physical sciences, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, phlebotomy, medical coding, radiographer, criminal justice and police, respiratory care tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 15,859 students, 9,905 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Hair Professionals Career College
10321 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 179 students, 108 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Blue Island Colleges223,463270 
Darien Colleges122,86039 
Hickory Hills Colleges113,92650 
Oak Forest Colleges228,051190 
Oak Lawn Colleges255,245126 
Palos Heights Colleges111,2601,367726

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