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Moraine Valley Community College was established in 1967. It enrolls over 45,000 students, and the campus is located on 294 acres of land. The college offers a number of associate's degrees and occupational certificates in arts, science, fine arts, and applied science. There are also provisions for transfer programs and several career programs.
The sports teams of Moraine Valley Community College are called the Cyclones, and its official colors are green and white. There are separate men’s and women’s teams for basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer and tennis. In addition, the college has women’s teams for softball and volleyball.
Moraine Valley Community College is in Palos Hills, IL. 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 15,859 students study at Moraine Valley Community College (in 2007-2008).
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
http://www.morainevalley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 533 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 376 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 243 | phlebotomy, medical coding, radiographer, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, mental health services tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing, health aides, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 72 | business management, business, accounting technology, retail, human resources, electronic commerce, MIS, small business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 62 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention |
| Mechanics and Repair | 49 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 41 | network management, computer security, computer networking, computer applications programming, web design, system administration, webmastering |
| Hospitality | 35 | tourism and travel, hospitality management |
| Office and Administration | 34 | administrative assistant, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 29 | welding |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | CAD and design, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | teacher aide |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care provider |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | restaurant and catering management |
| Media | 4 | animation and special effects |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Moraine Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,248 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 321 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 111 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Moraine Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 15,859 students (11,599 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,016 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,920 |
Financial Aid:
Moraine Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 769200)
Moraine Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 62 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $79,355 | 13 | $71,489 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $63,607 | 14 | $61,087 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $54,905 | 25 | $50,861 |
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $46,501 | 48 | $46,401 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $55,272 | 102 | $52,617 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 30 | 66 |
| Basketball | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Track | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 21 | 37 |
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
Computer and Information Systems Security
System Administration/Administrator
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
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical 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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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
Security and Loss Prevention Services
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 science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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