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Morton College was established in 1924. It is currently one of the oldest community college in Illinois. The campus is located in Cicero, and offers enrollment to over 5,000 full-time and part-time students every semester.
Morton College offers associates degrees in arts, science, applied science, fine arts and liberal studies. Apart from these, career certificates in various fields of study are also offered. The college also offers university transfer, continuing education and community service programs.
The athletics department of Morton College fields men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country and soccer, and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Cicero, IL is home to Morton College. Cicero is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Morton College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and family and social work.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Morton College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 5,057 enrolled students (as of 2007). Morton College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Morton College
3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804-4398
General Phone: (708) 656-8000
http://www.morton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 146 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 122 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 47 | administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Science | 28 | biological and physical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, accounting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer product certification, information technology, system administration |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | CAD and design, mechanical drafting, computer systems tech |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Morton College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 331 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 123 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 8 |
In 2007, Morton College had a total enrollment of 5,057 students (2,533 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 77% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cicero, 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 | $ 6,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,724 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Morton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 172800)
Morton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $67,850 | 29 | $65,789 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $67,850 | 29 | $65,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Basketball | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 4 | 9 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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