Robert Morris University Illinois

401 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Robert Morris University offers professional, career-focused education in a collegiate setting to diverse communities. Robert Morris University is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-location institution offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs that focus on integrating theory and applications. Robert Morris University prepares students to be practitioners in their chosen fields, socially responsible to their communities, and a foundation for their families.

School Highlights

Robert Morris University Illinois serves 1,693 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,693 students
  • In-state tuition: $23,700
  • Out-state tuition: $23,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Robert Morris University Illinois ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 219 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Robert Morris University Illinois
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
219 staff
239 staff

Student Body

The student population of Robert Morris University Illinois has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Robert Morris University Illinois diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,693 students
3,838 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,474 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
219 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
315 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,452 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
22 students
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
26%
% Black
31%
13%
% White
27%
47%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
4.65%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $23,700 is more than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,700 is more than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$23,700
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,700
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,500
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,333
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
63%
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
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Robert Morris University Illinois cost?
Robert Morris University Illinois's tuition is approximately $23,700 for In-State students and $23,700 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Robert Morris University Illinois?
The acceptance rate of Robert Morris University Illinois is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is Robert Morris University Illinois's ranking?
Robert Morris University Illinois ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Robert Morris University Illinois located?
Robert Morris University Illinois is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,693 students
  • In-state tuition: $23,700
  • Out-state tuition: $23,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,087 per year for in-state students and $9,490 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,243 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Cook County, IL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Cook County, IL is Midwestern Career College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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