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Metro Business College of Cape Girardeau
- 1732 N Kingshighway
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- OPEID College Code: 02180200
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- General Phone: (573) 334-9181
- Chief Executive Officer: George Holske
- Website: WWW.METROBUSINESSCOLLEGE.EDU

- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 396

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Metro Business College is dedicated to the personal and educational development of each of its students. The programs of study are designed around a philosophy of individualized learning and quality instruction. As an educational and training institution, Metro Business College is concerned not only with the education of our students in specialized training programs but also with their personal development. We endeavor to prepare men and women to meet career demands and to develop within them a sense of responsibility to their families, to their employers, to their community, and to themselves.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 69% | - | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,780 | $2,300 | - | $7,200 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.8% | 6.4% | 9.4% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 24 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 385 | 374 | 329 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,785 | $8,385 | $8,185 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,785 | $8,385 | $8,185 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,574 | $2,000 | $2,574 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,785 | $8,385 | $8,185 |
| Out of State | $8,785 | $8,385 | $8,185 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,785 | $15,385 | $15,185 |
| Out of State | $15,785 | $15,385 | $15,185 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,359 | $10,959 | $10,759 |
| Out of State | $11,359 | $10,959 | $10,759 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 7 | - |
| Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry | 2 | 49 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Massage Therapy | 53 | - |
| Medical Administration | 27 | - |
| Medical Office Assistant | 21 | 39 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 396 Undergraduate: 396
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 49 Female: 347
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 49 Female: 347
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 369 Part-Time: 27
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 369 Part-Time: 27
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 43 | 11% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1% |
| White | 345 | 87% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 33 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 78 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 60 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 83 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 46 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 30 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 42 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 21 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 62 | 47 | 15 |
| Faculty Status | 47 | 34 | 13 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 41 | 28 | 13 |
| Primarily Instruction | 41 | 28 | 13 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 3 | 3 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $32,491 (28) | $32,475 (9) | $32,498 (19) |
| Instructor | $32,491 (28) | $32,475 (9) | $32,498 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $26,584 (28) | $26,571 (9) | $26,590 (19) |
| Instructor | $26,584 (28) | $26,571 (9) | $26,590 (19) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 86% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 100% |
| Female | 85% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 100% |
| White | 90% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
