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Morton College

Morton College

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.

Overview of Morton College

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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and family and social work.

Morton College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Morton College

Morton College
3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804-4398
General Phone: (708) 656-8000
http://www.morton.edu

Morton College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts146liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine122registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Family And Social Work54child care provider
Office And Administration47administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations
Therapy And Counseling35physical therapist assistant, massage therapy
Science28biological and physical sciences
Security And Law Enforcement23criminal justice and police
Business And Management23business management, accounting
Mechanics And Repair23automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair
Computer Science And Engineering17computer product certification, information technology, system administration
Fine Arts6fine arts
Engineering Technician5CAD and design, mechanical drafting, computer systems tech
Medical Administration4medical records tech

Number of programs and degrees for Morton College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree33114
Award of less than 1 academic year1239
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years798

Student Body

In 2007, Morton College had a total enrollment of 5,057 students (2,533 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White15%
Black4%
Hispanic77%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1921%
20-2115%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-3412%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois100%

Morton College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time49 %

Morton College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Morton College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Morton College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2021
Non-tenured, but on tenure track47
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year25$67,85029$65,789
All faculty totalacademic year25$67,85029$65,789

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Morton College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total171734
Basketball4913
Track448
Baseball404
All Other Sports549

Morton College Degree Programs (2007)

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

Morton College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Morton College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Morton College % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Morton College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Morton College Minority % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Morton College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Morton College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Morton College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Morton College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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