Moraine Valley Community College Illinois

Public two-year college in suburban Illinois serving 11,144 students with low in-state tuition of $3,288 annually.

College statistics

Address:
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL
60465
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.morainevalley.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Moraine Valley Community College is a public two-year institution located in Palos Hills, Illinois, serving the southwestern Chicago suburbs. The college enrolls 11,144 students in transfer and career programs, drawing from the region's working and traditional-age populations.

Annual in-state tuition is $3,288, with out-of-state tuition at $9,312. The college's low cost structure makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning their higher education or completing foundational coursework before transferring to four-year institutions. Total cost of attendance mirrors tuition figures for both resident and non-resident students.

Moraine Valley functions primarily as a transfer pathway, with students completing general education and introductory coursework before moving to bachelor's degree programs elsewhere. The college emphasizes liberal arts and sciences, serving students who need flexible scheduling, affordability, and proximity to home. For more information about program offerings, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.morainevalley.edu/.