Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College Overview

Moraine Valley Community College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Palos Hills, Illinois. Moraine was founded in 1967 and the school enrolls around 15,016 students per year, including 15,016 undergrads.

Student Activities at Moraine

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Moraine's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Moraine students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Moraine does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Moraine has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Moraine on the Student Life page.

2022 Moraine Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	0%
In-State Tuition	$7,584
Out-of-State	$8,800

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Is Moraine a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Moraine offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Moraine

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 66% of students who start at Moraine come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Moraine Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 58% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Moraine directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Moraine's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Moraine's endowment was valued at $13.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Moraine spends about $3,744 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Moraine

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Moraine's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Moraine.

Based on this information, does Moraine seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Moraine a good school for you?

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Where is Moraine?

Moraine is located in the suburban setting of Palos Hills, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.

If you want to see Moraine for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 294 to Palos Hills, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Chicago Midway.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Moraine and Palos Hills are like without leaving home.

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