Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) is a public community college located in Palos Hills, Illinois, founded in 1967 and serving the southwest suburbs of Chicago. One of the second largest community colleges in Illinois with over 11,000 students, MVCC offers more than 130 associate degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, engineering technology, information technology, the arts, and skilled trades. The college is recognized for its strong nursing, dental hygiene, and information technology programs, and features modern facilities including a conference center, performing arts theater, and comprehensive fitness facilities. MVCC's international student population represents 53 countries, and the college offers robust English language support and cultural programming. The Cyclones compete in the NJCAA and the college has won numerous conference championships. Moraine Valley's location in the Chicago metropolitan area provides students direct access to one of the nation's largest job markets in healthcare, finance, and technology.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$9,720
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,846
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
