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Metropolitan Community College-Blue River
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Information Summary
Ranks 3093rd overall and 86th in Missouri
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
33.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,400 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
34 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 31% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,651 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Independence, MO 64057
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,050 (9,957 urban / 1,093 rural) |
| Households | 4,274 (2.52 people per house) |
| Families | 3,038 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 270 |
| Pop. — Asian | 102 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 63 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 127 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,542 |
| Pop. — Other | 168 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Metropolitan Community College-Blue River?
Ranks 3624th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,250 | $4,110 | $5,550 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $75 | $137 | $185 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,400 | $5,260 | $6,700 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $8,200 | $10,060 | $11,500 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,200 | $6,060 | $7,500 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,280 |
$4,020 |
$5,400 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $800 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $800 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Metropolitan Community College-Blue River use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Metropolitan Community College-Blue River accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Ranks 2386th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,330 | 67 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,982 | 38 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,087 | 20 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,260 | 26 | |
| Any financial aid type | 155 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Metropolitan Community College-Blue River?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 14 | 36 | 50 |
Hispanic | 16 | 27 | 43 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 8 | 17 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 11 | 19 |
White Non-Hispanic | 704 | 1,203 | 1,907 |
Race Unknown | 278 | 334 | 612 |
| Total | 1,031 | 1,620 | 2,651 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Metropolitan Community College-Blue River.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 145 | 217 | |
| 74 | 3 | 77 | |
| 28 | 6 | 34 | |
| 2 | 13 | 15 | |
| 2 | 3 | 5 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Ranks 2099th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $48,805 ($46,979 male / $50,149 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 33 (14 male / 19 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 230 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $558,442 |
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Academics
Blue River Community College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships and Weekend College. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Blue River Community College.
- Popular majors:
- ninety percent liberal arts
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business – General, Business Administration/Management
- Security and Protective Services:
- Fire Science/Firefighting, Law Enforcement Administration, Police Science
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- recreation & fitness – general
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
Besides, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 100% and Open admission. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were four hundred and twenty-five total number of transfer students who applied and four hundred and twenty-five total number of transfer students who were admitted.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 30th of May. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 20th of August. The regular application due date was not reported.
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty-seven percent scholarships per grants and thirty-three percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics and Leadership. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Students
The university is a Public, Community College, Two-year, Coed, where 100 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Furthermore, the student body consists of thirty-five percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, two percent american indian per alaskan native, less than one percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-nine percent white per non-hispanic and fourteen percent race per ethnicity unreported. Blue River Community College offers Associate degrees. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, eight hundred and eleven degree-seeking undergrads and four hundred and eighty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.
Generally, the school is located 25 miles from Kansas City.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.















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