Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Palos Hills, IL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $9,846 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,511 and it offers 72 programs(1 online programs).

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Moraine Valley Community College is $9,846 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Moraine Valley Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,377 (exclude student loans).
MVCC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$9,846
Average Financial Amount$5,377

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Moraine Valley Community College offers 72 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 3,339 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Moraine Valley Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate80419
Less than 1 Year Certificate360703
2 Years Certificate281226
Total7213,339

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 419 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 703 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 226 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,991 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 10 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects10-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 160 completers-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration10-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager150-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 53 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician53-
Precision Production Trades [+] 8 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 180 completers-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide180-
Business [+] 8 completers-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry8-
Total419
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 19 completers-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design2-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects17-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 105 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences4-
Computer Programming/Programmer10-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications14-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration3-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications18-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager15-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance40-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 7 completers-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager7-
Engineering Technology [+] 84 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician5-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician69-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician3-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 51 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant51-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 completers-
Security and Loss Prevention Services0-
Homeland Security2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 245 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician76-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology97-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician72-
Precision Production Trades [+] 45 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder45-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 8 completers-
Graphic Design8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 101 completers-
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller47-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Mammography Technician/Technology4-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist37-
Health Aide5-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage8-
Business [+] 36 completers-
Business/Commerce8-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management6-
Retail Management9-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping6-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6-
Financial Planning and Services1-
Total703
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2-
Network and System Administration/Administrator11-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 13 completers-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef6-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager7-
Engineering Technology [+] 6 completers-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician6-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation6-
Work and Family Studies [+] 9 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant9-
Legal Studies [+] 1 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 5 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science5-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 89 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician27-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology52-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9-
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 62 completers-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder27-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary2-
Medical/Clinical Assistant7-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)20-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling6-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary3-
Hospitality Administration/Management5-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration5-
Total226
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 4 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 34 completers-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager15-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance19-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 12 completers-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef5-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager7-
Education [+] 4 completers-
Teacher Assistant/Aide4-
Engineering [+] 12 completers-
Engineering12-
Engineering Technology [+] 13 completers-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician8-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician4-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 11 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant11-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1,141 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies711-
General Studies430-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 421 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences421-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 89 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science61-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician28-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 42 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician9-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology23-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts4-
Graphic Design6-
Music2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 149 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician9-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)15-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist12-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer21-
Polysomnography7-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling8-
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education (other)2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse75-
Business [+] 45 completers-
Business Administration and Management16-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2-
Small Business Administration/Management1-
Hospitality Administration/Management8-
Tourism and Travel Services Management0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration7-
Management Information Systems8-
Retailing and Retail Operations3-
Total1,991

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 10,511 students are attending at Moraine Valley Community College. There are 186 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 508 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 590 (full-time) and 566 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Moraine Valley Community College is 34% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 72% at the school.
MVCC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population10,511
Graduation Rate34%
Number of Faculty694
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

Student Population at MVCC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 10,578 students enrolled into Moraine Valley Community College. By gender, 5,103 male and 5,475 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Moraine Valley Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Moraine Valley Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,5785,1035,475
Full-time3,8081,8311,977
Part-tme6,7703,2723,498
There are 5,109 White (48.30%), 1,016 Black/African American (9.60%), 2,842 Hispanic (26.87%), 359 Asian (3.39%), and 4,085 students with other races attending Moraine Valley Community College. 89 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Moraine Valley Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,5785,1035,475
American Indian/Native American311615
Asian359177182
Black/African American1,016436580
Hispanic2,8421,3141,528
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander936
White5,1092,5602,549
Two More252130122
Un-Known871416455
Non-resident Alien895138
Moraine Valley Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
2,992 students (28.29% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 3,418 students (32.31% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Moraine Valley Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Moraine Valley Community College
Number of Students
Total10,578
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,992
Enrolled Some Online Courses3,418
Not in Online Courses4,168
By age range, at Moraine Valley Community College, 3,061 students are aged 20 to 24 (28.94% of total students), 5,405 students are aged below 20 (51.10%), 227 students are aged above 50 (3.55%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Moraine Valley Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,5785,1035,475
Under 182,1631,306857
Age 18-193,2421,6141,628
Age 20-211,894911983
Age 22-241,167553614
Age 25-29824320504
Age 30-34427113314
Age 35-3927196175
Age 40-49363111252
Age 50-6418862126
Over 64391722

Directory and Accreditation Information

Moraine Valley Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1975 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Moraine Valley Community College.
9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-4300

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