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Mineral Area College
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Mineral Area College Academics
Mineral Area College (MAC) in Park Hills, Missouri is a two year comprehensive college that offers associate’s degrees and certificates in a variety of fields including degrees in science, applied science and the arts. Areas of study include medical technology, culinary arts and radio TV broadcasting.
Mineral Arts College offers a Career Technical Division that focuses on hands-on training and real life experience to get students the job skills necessary to succeed. The Career Technical Division offers Associates of Applied Science degrees in welding technology and child development. MAC also partners with many career centers in the area to provide convenient locations for vocational study.
Mineral Area College offers an Associate’s degree in Nursing. Students may choose from a one-year Practical Nursing program or a two-year Registered Nursing program. Entrance requirements to the program include:
- a high school degree or equivalent,
- basic computer knowledge with evidence of classes taken
- prerequisite courses including Algebra and Chemistry with a grade of C or higher
- ACT scores
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- a non-refundable application fee
- a 3-5 page handwritten autobiography.
- A personal interview may be required. All prerequisites must be met prior to selection in the nursing program.
The Occupational, Safety, Health and Environmental Technology degree at Mineral Area College is offered in partnership with Eastern Iowa College’s web-based program. General Education requirements may be obtained through Mineral Area College. Students may complete the computer work from home or the computer lab at Mineral Area College.
The Division of Arts and Sciences at Mineral Area College offers an Associate’s of Arts degree, and Associate’s of Arts in Teaching and an Associate’s degree in General Studies.
The Associate of Arts in Teaching at Mineral Area College is geared toward students looking to gain a step in teaching education. The Associate of Arts degree is transferable to all four=year public schools and most private schools in Missouri.
Mineral Area College Admissions
Mineral Area College offers enrollment for all high-school graduates and non-graduates 16 years of age and older. The Admissions Office at MAC is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Students may apply online and should also have their previous college and high school transcripts made available for the school.
Campus tours and information packets may be scheduled through the Admissions Office.
Mineral Area College Financial Aid
Mineral Area College offers an array of assistance to help students in need. Students must fill out the FAFSA form to see if they qualify. The school also offers special types of aid for veteran’s and study abroad students.
Types of assistance include work study programs, federal Stafford loans, and Missouri student aid programs.
Mineral Area College Students
Mineral Area College was founded in 1922 and is located in Park Hills, Missouri about 60 miles south of St. Louis.
Mineral Area offers an array of organizations and clubs including the Student Nurses Association, Art Club and a Habitat for Humanity chapter.
The Mineral Area Student Government Association is the official policy making board of the students.
College Park is the student residence at Mineral Area. The community includes a swimming pool, club house, volleyball court and other amenities.
Mineral Area College Athletics
Mineral Area offers six intercollegiate sports including men’s and women’s basketball, men’s golf and women’s volleyball.
All MAC programs compete in Region 16 of the NJCAA and the MCCAC Conference.
Information Summary
Ranks 2669th overall and 76th in Missouri
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
42.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$12,078 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
32 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
61% / 31% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,926 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Park Hills, MO 63601-1000
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,604 (12,365 urban / 3,239 rural) |
| Households | 6,201 (2.49 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $28,737 |
| Families | 4,242 (2.99 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 76 |
| Pop. — Asian | 58 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 113 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 15,410 |
| Pop. — Other | 57 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mineral Area College?
Ranks 2343rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,370 | $3,090 | $3,660 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $79 | $103 | $122 |
| 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 | $12,078 | $12,822 | $13,411 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,832 | $14,576 | $15,165 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,133 | $7,877 | $8,466 |
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 | $2,160  $2,549 |
$2,880  $3,293 |
$3,540  $3,882 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,400 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $2,750  $6,030 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,000  $2,099 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,383  $6,699 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,034  $3,184 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,034  $3,184 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mineral Area College 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 |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mineral Area College 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 | 211 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,700 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mineral Area College Ranks 4620th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,892 | 286 |  48% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,148 | 184 |  31% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,330 | 28 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,366 | 36 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 545 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mineral Area College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 11 | 14 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Hispanic | 5 | 17 | 22 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 11 | 16 |
White Non-Hispanic | 955 | 1,778 | 2,733 |
Race Unknown | 33 | 57 | 90 |
| Total | 1,026 | 1,900 | 2,926 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mineral Area College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 140 | 191 | |
| 29 | 54 | 83 | |
| 40 | 38 | 78 | |
| 3 | 40 | 43 | |
| 22 | 14 | 36 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Mineral Area College Ranks 2666th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,777 ($43,603 male / $43,899 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 51 (21 male / 30 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 150 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $631,551 |
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