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ACCEPTANCE RATE

62.36%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$21,389

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at MacMurray College helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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MacMurray College (Mac)

29 E. Madison, Chicago, IL

MacMurray College is a nonprofit private institution located in Jacksonville, IL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Mac, with only around 530 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Foreign Languages And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to Mac, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at mac.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The MacMurray College Highlanders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mac.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mac has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree1
Bachelor's Degree17

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male12
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White16
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Law and Justice Administration program at Mac, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $50.28
    • Average Annual Salary: $104580
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 160
    • Average Hourly Rate: $33.58
    • Average Annual Salary: $69840
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 220
    • Average Hourly Rate: $48.77
    • Average Annual Salary: $101430

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants MacMurray College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, MacMurray College may offer services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

MacMurray College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Basketball (St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Football (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling