Metropolitan Community College, Blue River
20301 E State Route 78, Independence, MO 64057
Description
Off the East 78 Highway in Independence, Missouri lies a community college that might just be a great educational choice for you. In just two years at Metropolitan Community College, Blue River campus, you can earn an associate’s degree and prepare to either transfer to a four-year institution or begin your career path. The choice is yours. You only need to begin.
The campus’ fields of study include music and theater, as well as the Public Safety Institute which houses peace officer, firefighter and EMT/paramedic training. General education classes are also an option.
If tuition is a source of hesitation, MCC offers many financial aid options. Federal grants and loans are available to eligible students who fill out the FAFSA. There are also veteran’s benefits, a work-study program, Missouri need and merit-based scholarships, school-funded non-foundation or transfer scholarships for those who qualify.
When your education at MCC is over, the student employment center is ready to help place you in a career based on your job specifications.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$4,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,850
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
3,131
Students
- Total Students
- 3,131
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 47%
- Part-Time
- 53%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 99%
- Out-of-State
- 1%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 81%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 11%
Students State Origin
- Missouri
- 99%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
