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Moraine Valley Community College
Moraine Valley Community College is located in Palos Hills, Illinois, which is in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, United States. It is the second largest community college in the state. It was established in 1967. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 290 acres. The college enrolls more than 45,000 students every year.
The Glacier is the student-run newspaper of Moraine Valley. There are several clubs and organizations on campus for the benefit of students. Some of these are the Inter-Club Council, International Student Club, and Action Social and Political Empowerment Club.
Moraine Valley’s athletic department fields various athletic teams that participate in more than seven sports. The college is a member of the NJCAA All-Region IV and the Illinois Skyway Collegiate All-Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Cyclones.
Campus Location9000 W. College Parkway The campus is in a large suburb. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 1,248 | 27 |
| < 1 year certificate | 321 | 21 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 111 | 20 |
Students
Student enrollment was 15,859 in 2007-2008 (11,599 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Moraine Valley Community College
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Jacinto College | San Jacinto, CA | 14,197 |
| 2 | Triton College | River Grove, IL | 15,658 |
| 3 | Riverside Community College | Riverside, CA | 30,961 |
| 4 | Ohlone College | Fremont, CA | 11,083 |
| 5 | Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | 8,193 |
| 6 | Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove, IL | 8,731 |
| 7 | Laney College | Oakland, CA | 11,745 |
| 8 | American River College | Sacramento, CA | 33,821 |
| 9 | Solano Community College | Fairfield, CA | 11,163 |
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | Chicago, IL | 11,354 |
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 114 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 64 |
Housing and Meals
On-campus housing is not available.
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Highlights
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Moraine Valley Community College Highlights
- Many students concentrating in science.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- 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
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Automotive Mechanics
- Bus And Truck Mechanics
- Correctional Officers And Jailers
- Detectives And Criminal Investigators
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Loan Officers
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical Lab Technicians
- Medical Records And Health Information Technicians
- Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers
- Probation Officers
- Radiologic Tech
- Registered Nurses
- Respiratory Therapists
- Sales Managers
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