Morton College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 97.5% acceptance rate, Morton College is accessible, so your strategy should focus on being ready to enroll and persist, not just getting admitted. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep if it helps you build skills, confidence, or a stronger transfer path.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Morton College facts and stats
Morton College enrolls 3,562 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Morton College has a freshman retention rate of 66%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Cicero, IL

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Key Morton College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Morton College, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and possible superscore gains. Since no Early Decision or Early Action deadline is offered, make sure your last fall retake scores arrive before the Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Morton College lists in-state tuition at $7,740 and out-of-state tuition at $9,660. With 73% of students receiving aid, many students use grants, scholarships, or other assistance to help manage costs.

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Morton College lists tuition at $9,660, compared with $7,740 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $12,000, so living expenses can make the total cost higher than tuition alone. About 73% of students receive financial aid, meaning many students pay less than the listed price depending on their eligibility.
Student life at Morton College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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