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Moraine Valley Community College is in Palos Hills, Illinois. Palos Hills is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Moraine Valley Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 15,929 students study at Moraine Valley Community College (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of our college is to educate the whole person in a learning-centered environment, recognizing our responsibilities to one another, to our community, and to the world we share. We value excellence in teaching, learning and service as we maintain sensitivity to our role in a global, multicultural community. We are committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and diverse learning opportunities and environments."
More complete details are provided below.
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937
General Phone: (708) 974-4300
Admissions Phone: (708) 974-2110
Financial Aid Phone: (708) 974-5726
http://www.morainevalley.edu
Moraine Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 415 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 399 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 232 | phlebotomy, medical coding, respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, medical assistant, mental health services tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing, health aides, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 76 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | network management, computer applications programming, computer networking, web design, webmastering |
| Business And Management | 47 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, business, small business management, retail, MIS, electronic commerce |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, executive secretary, data entry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 30 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | CAD and design, mechanical engineering tech, quality control tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, computer engineering tech |
| Hospitality | 27 | tourism and travel, hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Media | 17 | animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child care provider |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | recreation and leisure studies, parks and recreation management |
| Design | 10 | graphic design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 3 | restaurant and catering management |
Number of programs and degrees for Moraine Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,168 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 294 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 19 |
In 2005, Moraine Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 15,929 students (9,768 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Palos Hills, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (708) 974-2110
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,122 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,412 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Moraine Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 769200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (708) 974-5726
Moraine Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $73,879 | 20 | $68,383 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $57,816 | 18 | $52,966 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $45,950 | 13 | $44,888 |
| Instructor | academic year | 28 | $38,633 | 37 | $39,482 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $52,380 | 88 | $49,607 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| Basketball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Track | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 26 | 44 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Moraine Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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