Moraine Valley Community College

2 Year
Palos Hills, IL
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Overview

Total enrollment

11,296

Location Palos Hills, Illinois
Website morainevalley.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

Moraine Valley Community College is located in Palos Hills, Illinois, approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The main campus spans 294 acres in a suburban setting, featuring modern academic buildings and a nature preserve that serves as a learning laboratory for science courses. Established in 1967, MVCC operates as a comprehensive two-year public institution serving students from Chicago's southwest suburbs. The college offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, with notable strengths in health sciences, IT programs, and automotive technology. The campus includes a Fine and Performing Arts Center, Health Sciences Center, and the Southwest Education Center satellite campus in Tinley Park, though as a commuter college, it does not provide on-campus housing.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$3,822

Illinois Resident Tuition

$8,502

Breakdown

Tuition $3,822
Books and Supplies $1,632
Other Fees $534
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,734
Other Expenses Budget $6,140
Total One Year Cost $29,862

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Moraine Valley Community College are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Health Professions. 31% of students major in General Studies, 20% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 20% in Health Professions.