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Morrison Institute of Technology

701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Morrison Institute of Technology is a two-year technology school located in Morrison, Illinois. Our programs include Engineering Technology and Network Administration. Both degrees have a placement rate of over 90% and graduates find careers making over $40,000 a year within the first 6 months. 

School Highlights

Morrison Institute of Technology serves 74 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,400
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Morrison Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Morrison Institute of Technology
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Morrison Institute of Technology has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Morrison Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 63% over five years.
Total Enrollment
74 students
2,558 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
71 students
872 students
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# Part-Time Students
3 students
1,686 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Morrison Institute of Technology.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
96 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
71 students
872 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Morrison Institute of Technology and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
132 students
132 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
5%
% Asian
3%
12%
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% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morrison Institute of Technology and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morrison Institute of Technology and the percentage of Black community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
31%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morrison Institute of Technology and the percentage of White community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
58%
48%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7347%
0.3913%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Morrison Institute of Technology and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$44,300
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $17,400 is more than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$14,511
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Tuition Notes
Tuition fees include tuition and segregated fees.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Morrison Institute of Technology and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$8,187
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Morrison Institute of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,618
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Morrison Institute of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Student Ambassadors, Student Government
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Morrison Tech is a small college that offers an Associates of Applied Science in Engineering Technology and Network Administration. Choose our engineering technology program and be prepared to design buildings, cars, bridges, rockets, and much more! Choose our networking administration program and you may find yourself in cybersecurity, designing apps for your phone, or simply maintaining the computer network for a large organization.
  • With small classes, Morrison Tech students get the personal attention you won`t find anywhere else. Our instructors know their students by name and are available when they need help. Morrison Tech incorporates a "hands on" approach to learning. No reading Shakespeare or writing poetry here just the classes you need to be successful in the work world. Morrison Tech students enjoy living in a close knit community.
  • Student lives in apartment style dorms, our students have a home away from home.Having a 97% job placement rate is something the college takes great pride in. Employers call the college seeking Morrison Tech grads, they know what quality they will receive from our graduate. An average starting salary of $48,000 proves to be a strong return on investment.A Morrison Tech grad has the best of both worlds. They may head into the workforce immediately after graduation or they may choose to continue their education by transferring to one of the many colleges Morrison Tech has articulation agreements with.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Morrison Institute of Technology cost?
Morrison Institute of Technology's private state tuition is approximately $17,400.
What schools are Morrison Institute of Technology often compared to?
Morrison Institute of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Sauk Valley Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Morrison Institute of Technology's ranking?
Morrison Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,400
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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