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Searching for affordable education? Look No Further...

Are you worried about the cost of higher education? You’re not alone! According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education’s recent report Squeeze Play: How Parents and the Public Look at Higher Education Today, the majority of Americans express deep concerns about the rising costs of attaining a college education (www.highereducation.org). But they understand that in today’s competitive job market, it’s a necessity. Moraine Valley can help! You can take the same general education courses offered at more expensive colleges here at a significant savings. Plus, nearly one-third of our students receive financial aid.

Our classes easily transfer, so you won’t waste time or money if you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. If you’d like to train quickly for an exciting new career, we offer many degree and certificate programs that can get you on the fast track to a new job. Make the smart, affordable choice—Moraine Valley!

Moraine Valley offers a great education and excellent value
If you’re considering a bachelor’s degree, check out how our tuition compares to area colleges. You’ll see why it makes sense to start at Moraine Valley!

Tuition Comparison – 2008-09 Academic Year

Moraine Valley
Community College

Annual tuition/fees

2-year tuition/fees

   

$2,466

$4,932

   

Public Illinois universities

Annual tuition/fees

2-year tuition/fees

2 years at Moraine Valley
+2 years at transfer institution

Savings by attending Moraine Valley

Illinois State University

$9,814

$42,716

$26,290

$16,426

Northern Illinois University

$8,524

$34,096

$21,980

$12,116

University of Illinois at Chicago

$11,710

$46,840

$28,352

$18,488

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

$12,240

$48,960

$29,412

$19,548

Private Illinois institutions

Annual tuition/fees

2-year tuition/fees

2 years at Moraine Valley
+2 years at transfer institution

Savings by attending Moraine Valley

Columbia College Chicago

$18,430

$73,720

$41,792

$31,928

Illinois Institute of Technology

$27,513

$110,052

$59,958

$50,094

Lewis University

$21,990

$87,960

$48,912

$39,048

Saint Xavier University

$22,926

$91,704

$50,784

$40,920

Tuition quoted as 30 hours/year (two semesters) at in-district or in-state rates. Prices do not include room and board. Source: collegeboard.com

 
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