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Higher Education Consortium

202 S. Halsted Street • Chicago Heights, IL 60411

The Economic Impact of the

South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium Members

Since 1992, the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium (SMHEC) has fostered new and enhanced

educational services and programs to citizens, businesses and other institutions in the Chicago metropolitan

southland region.

SMHEC is a unique partnership of 11 higher education institutions; diverse in types and missions, extending

geographically from the south side of Chicago, west to beyond Joliet, south of Kankakee, and east to the Indiana border.

Our institutions include: DeVry University, Governors State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Joliet Junior

College, Kankakee Community College, Lewis University, Moraine Valley Community College, Prairie State College,

Saint Xavier University, South Suburban College, and the University of St. Francis. SMHEC members are both two-year

and four-year degree granting institutions, and a combination of public, private and for-profit, as well as research and

teaching institutions.

Through institutional collaboration, the Consortium focuses on programs that promote college readiness,

support college completion, enhance educational opportunities and identify economies and efficiencies

that result in streamlining and cost savings. Together, we provide a full range of higher education services to our region

– which includes the south and southwestern portions of Chicagoland, struggling inner-city neighborhoods, suburbs with

vastly diverse economies, and rural populations. Our mission, to help create an effective workforce, enhance our

region, and share our knowledge, provides unique opportunities and challenges in this diverse area.

SMHEC MEMBERS BY THE NUMBERS

• Educate 90,000 students, annually

• Minorities account for 55% of the student population

• Direct operating budgets of $1.5 billion

• Employ over 11,000 people

• Indirectly responsible for over 100,000 jobs in Illinois

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DeVry University’s mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts.

Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs onsite and online covering 34 different career fields within its five

distinguished colleges of study: Business & Management, Engineering & Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts &

Technology. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org). Its highly credentialed faculty members work in

the fields that they teach, providing real-world experiences that prepare students for in-demand careers. With locations across the U.S., DeVry University is one

of the largest private-sector universities in North America. The university is a part of DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational

services.

Economic Impact and Student Population (source: IPEDS) (2015-2018)

Total Enrollment: 19,340

Undergraduate: 14,471

Graduate: 4,869

Faculty & Staff:

1,777

Total Expenditures:

$NA

Salaries & Wages:

$NA

Economic Impact to Illinois:

$NA

Total Jobs:

NA

% Full-Time: 31% Undergraduate 14% Graduate Undergraduate Transfer-in: 4,244

Gender: 59% Female 41% Male

% Part-Time: 69% Undergraduate 86% Graduate

Ethnicity: Asian: 4% Black or African American: 19% Hispanic: 14%

White: 47% Other: 15%

Number of Degree Programs: Over 40 undergraduate programs and 26 graduate programs

DeVry’s most popular undergraduate majors include: Business Administration and Management, Medical Records Technician, and Computer Systems

Networking and Telecommunications

Location(s):

18624 W. Creek Drive

Tinley Park, IL 60477

3300 N. Campbell Avenue

Chicago, IL 60618

1221 N. Swift Road

Addison, IL 60101

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Governors State University (GSU), a comprehensive public institution, located in the Chicago suburbs, was created to be a model of innovation. After 45 years

as an upper-division university, in the fall of 2014, GSU admitted its first freshman class, opened its first living-learning residence hall, and launched an athletic

program. This transformation was based on rigorous research and an unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence.

These major systemic changes were accomplished through strategic planning and comprehensive engagement. As we launch Vision 2020, GSU continues to

model academic excellence, innovation, diversity, and responsible citizenship.




Graduate: 2,302

Faculty & Staff:

500

Total Expenditures:

$122,000,000

Salaries & Wages:

$54,200,000


$3,014,975,660

Total Illinois Jobs:

16,900

% Full-Time: 55% Undergraduate 41% Graduate Undergraduate Transfer-in: 849

Gender: 64.5% Female 35.5% Male


Ethnicity: Asian: 1.5% Black or African American: 39% Hispanic: 12.3%

White: 34% Other: 13.2%

Number of Degree Programs: 29 undergraduate degrees

GSU’s most popular programs include: Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Health Professions and Related Programs

Location(s):

One University Parkway

University Park, IL 60484

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Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.- granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the

sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the foundings of Armour Institute of

Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Interprofessional Projects Program. With five

campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small

feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300 and total population of just over 7800.




Graduate: 4,786

Faculty & Staff:

1075

Total Expenditures:

$277,000,000

Salaries & Wages:

$123,000,000


$ 3,241,659,384


18,726


Gender: 30.% Female 70% Male




Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: Over 40 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees

IIT’s most popular programs include: Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture and Related Services, and Computer and Information Sciences and Support

Services

Location(s):

Main Campus

10 W. 35th Street

Chicago, IL 60616

Downtown Campus

565 West Adams Street

Chicago, IL

Other Campuses in:

Bedford Park

Wheaton

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Joliet Junior College, the nation’s first public community college, is an innovative and accessible institution dedicated to student learning, community prosperity,

cultural enrichment, and inclusion. JJC delivers quality lifelong learning opportunities empowering diverse students and the community through academic

excellence, workforce training, and comprehensive support services.

The college offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to four-year universities; occupational and technical education leading directly to

employment; adult education and literacy programs; personal development courses; economic development programs; and support services necessary to help

students succeed. JJC’s District 525 serves approximately 210,000 households in a 1,442-square-mile area that includes parts of seven counties—Will, Grundy,

Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Livingston and Cook. The college offers day, evening and weekend classes at three campuses and three extension centers, in addition

to more than 20 satellite sites.


Students:

15,383

Faculty & Staff:

698

Total Expenditures:

$139,000,000

Salaries & Wages:

$57,500,000


$ 3,241,659,384


17,944

% Full-Time: 33% 0% Graduate Undergraduate Transfer-in: 316


% Part-Time: 67% 0% Graduate



Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: Over 180 degree and certificate programs

JJC’s most popular programs include: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, as well as Health Professions and Related Programs

Location(s):

Main Campus

1215 Houbolt Road

Joliet, IL 60431

City Center Campus

235 N. Chicago St.

Joliet, IL 60432

Other Campuses in:

Frankfort, Morris, and

Romeoville

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KCC is committed to one mission: Enhancing quality of life through learning. KCC is dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive educational programs and

services, and offer a supportive environment for lifelong learning for the development of the individual and the community. In its credit division, KCC awards

associates degrees, associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates of completion. Students attend KCC both to prepare to transfer to four-year

institutions and complete bachelor’s degrees and to prepare to enter the job market directly from KCC. KCC also offers non-degree programs to meet a

variety of community needs, including workforce development and remedial development, through its office of Continuing Education and Career Services and its

Division of Adult and Community Education.


Students:

3,078

Faculty & Staff:

492

Total Expenditures:

$43,200,000

Salaries & Wages:

$15,700,000


$2,871,097,437


16,101






Number of Degree Programs: Over 30 degree programs

KKC’s most popular programs include: Liberal Arts and Nursing

Location(s):

Riverfront Campus

100 College Drive

Kankakee, IL 60901

MITC

2580 S. Route 45/52

Kankakee, IL 60901

North Extension

450 N. Kinzie

Bradley, IL 60476

South Extension

1488 E. Walnut Street

Watseka, IL 60970

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Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 7,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis

offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the

De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-

for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.




Graduate: 1,991

Faculty & Staff:

627

Total Expenditures:

$122,000,000

Salaries & Wages:

$46,900,000


$3,019,647,284


17,053






Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: 80 undergraduate programs and 22 graduate programs

Lewis’ most popular programs include: Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Business Administration and Management

Location(s):

Main Campus

One University Parkway

Romeoville, IL 60446

Oak Brook

1111 W. 22nd St., Ste 700

Oak Brook, IL 60523

Lewis University at Tinley

18501 Maple Creek Drive


http://www.lewisu.edu/

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Moraine Valley Community College is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, with a proud tradition of meeting the diverse needs of our students. The college offers a

variety of programs and services specifically designed to help students succeed in their academic, personal and professional pursuits. Students choose Moraine Valley for various

reasons, but the most important include excellent faculty, small class size, up-to-date curriculum and equipment, affordable cost, convenience, and safe environment.


Students:

15,021

Faculty & Staff:

903

Total Expenditures:

$131,000,000

Salaries & Wages:

$56,200,000


$3,161,652,559


18,096






Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: Over 40 degree and certificate programs within 16 fields of study

MVCC’s most popular programs include: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Health Professions and Related Programs, and Liberal Arts and Sciences

Location(s):

Main Campus

9000 W. College Drive

Palos Hills, IL 60465

Southwest Education Center

17900 S. 94th Avenue


Blue Island

12940 S. Western Avenue

Blue Island, IL 60406

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Prairie State College (PSC) is a two-year community college offering associate degrees, technical and career certificates, and adult, corporate, and continuing

education. Our 130-acre campus is located at South Halsted Street and Vollmer Road in Chicago Heights, Illinois. We serve over 11,000 students annually

through our credit and non-credit courses. Prairie State College was the first Illinois community college to guarantee all credits will transfer to other Illinois

colleges and universities, an assurance that has grown through the Illinois Articulation Initiative.

PSC offers associate degrees that prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, associate degrees and certificates that prepare students for specific

careers, and an associate degree that recognize the completion of a broad range of college-level courses. Degrees and certificates in more than 100 majors,

including nursing and dental hygiene, are offered.


Students:

4,484

Faculty & Staff:

746

Total Expenditures:

$46,400,000

Salaries & Wages:

$21,700,000


$2,899,393,174


14,578


Gender: 58.6% Female 41% Male


Ethnicity: Asian: 1% Black or African American: 54.11% Hispanic: 18%


Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: 40 major programs of study and 24 degrees

PSC’s most popular programs include: Health Professions and Related Programs, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Location(s):

Main Campus

202 S. Halsted Street

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Matteson Area Center

4821 Southwick Drive

Matteson, IL

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Established in 1927, South Suburban College (SSC) is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college with locations in South Holland and Oak Forest. SSC

offers over 100 career education and transfer programs awarding Associate Degrees, professional certifications and transferable credits. SSC provides numerous

community outreach programs including Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Continuing Education

and a Business & Career Institute. Full-time students can attend for approximately $4,500 per year. SSC’s Financial Aid Office will work to maximize student aid

and tuition waivers, and the SSC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for all students.

SSC is now offering a Free Class to all first time credit students residing in District 510, Lake County, IN, or those who qualify for the Chicago Regional Rate.

The Free Class applies to tuition only, and does not apply to courses of more than 5 credit hours. More information is available at www.ssc.edu/freeclass


Students:

3703

Faculty & Staff:

282

Total Expenditures:

$25,100,000

Salaries & Wages:

$55,200,000


$2,895,375,637


16,015






Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: Over 100 degree and certificate programs

SSC’s most popular programs include: Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Biological and Physical Sciences

Location(s):

Main Campus

15800 S. State Street

South Holland, IL 60473

Oak Forest Campus

16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue

Oak Forest, IL 60452

http://www.ssc.edu/freeclass

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Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and was the first Mercy institution of higher learning in the United States. It is Chicago's

oldest Catholic University, educating approximately 5,000 students. Inspired by its Catholic identity and Mercy heritage, Saint Xavier University's mission is to

educate men and women to search for truth, to think critically, to communicate effectively and to serve wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity

and the common good. Saint Xavier University was named on Colleges of Distinction’s 2013-14 “Catholic Colleges of Distinction” list, which honors higher

education institutions across the country that engage students, offer great teaching, create vibrant campus communities and foster successful outcomes.

Saint Xavier offers 38 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate program options in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the School of

Nursing, the Graham School of Management and the School for Continuing and Professional Studies.




Graduate: 942

Faculty & Staff:

365

Total Expenditures:

$73,500,000

Salaries & Wages:

$34,600,000


$2,926,289,864


16,277






Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: 40 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate programs

SXU’s most popular programs include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing

Location(s):

Main Campus

3700 W. 103rd Street

Chicago, IL 60655

Orland Park Campus

18230 Orland Parkway

Orland Park, IL 60467

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Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, the University of St. Francis is a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts. It prepares

women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership, and encourages the Franciscan values of respect, service, integrity and compassion in

both spirit and deed. With numerous programs to choose from, USF offers something for every learner. Its educators are committed to developing learning

opportunities that enrich students with real-world experiences for a fulfilling career and life. The University of St. Francis has received repeated high rankings

from U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review for its quality educational programs, both online and on campus, and has been named a “Military-

Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs magazine for its recruitment of and commitment to America’s veterans. USF has 42,000 alumni nationwide.




Graduate: 2,244

Faculty & Staff:

334

Total Expenditures:

$48,700,000

Salaries & Wages:

$22,800,000


$2,893,370,930


16,064






Number of Degree and Certificate Programs: Over 70 academic majors and a wide range of minors

USF’s most popular programs include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Location(s):

Main Campus

500 Wilcox Street

Joliet, IL

St. Bonaventure Campus

16-18 W. Van Buren Street

Joliet, IL 60432

St. Clare Campus

1550 Plainfield Road

Joliet, IL 60435

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