Description

Many students who attend the Maple Woods campus of Metropolitan Community College transfer to four-year universities. Metropolitan Community College also has four other campuses, all of which are located throughout Kansas City, Missouri area.

Academics at the Maple Woods campus are primarily focused on the liberal arts, sciences and humanities, with associate degrees offered in such fields as Speech, Drama, Communications, History, Psychology, Sociology and Foreign Languages. Several professional programs also exist including one in Computer Science and one in Veterinary Technology.

Student life gives students a chance to cultivate leadership skills and interests while building experience, which is particularly valuable when applying to four year schools. Clubs and organizations include an ambassador’s club, an engineering club, an Improvisational theatre club, a campus ministry and several sports groups.

Advising, counseling, career services, daycare and tutoring are just some of the many student services found at Maple Woods.

All of Metropolitan Community College’s campuses have an open admissions policy so that anyone who wishes to may attend after filling out an application.

Tuition is significantly lower for Missouri residents. Financial aid is provided to those who qualify through scholarships, loans, and grants as well as a Missouri state tuition waiver program for eligible students.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.mcckc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$4,380

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,850

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,880

Students

Total Students
4,880

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
43%
Part-Time
57%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
99%
Out-of-State
1%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
79%
Latino
5%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Missouri
99%
Other
1%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%