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Metropolitan Community College - Blue River
- 20301 E 78 Hwy
- Independence, MO 64057
- OPEID College Code: 00248445
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- General Phone: (816) 655-6000
- President: Joseph Seabrooks
- Website: www.mcckc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,892
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Preparing students, serving communitites, creating opportunities.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 52%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 13% | 31% | 25% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,056 | $2,687 | $1,786 | $1,392 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.3% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 102 | 29 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,088 | 903 | 652 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,260 | $4,140 | $4,020 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,700 | $5,550 | $5,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Other Expenses | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,260 | $5,140 | $4,820 |
| Out of State | $6,700 | $6,550 | $6,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,060 | $9,940 | $9,620 |
| Out of State | $11,500 | $11,350 | $11,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,060 | $5,940 | $5,620 |
| Out of State | $7,500 | $7,350 | $7,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | 1 | 1 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 14 |
| Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | 4 | - |
| Management Science | - | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | - |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | - | 5 |
| Engineering | ||
| Engineering | - | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 217 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Corrections | - | 3 |
| Criminal Justice, Police Science | 32 | 2 |
| Fire Protection and Safety Technology | 59 | 18 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,892 Undergraduate: 2,892
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,148 Female: 1,744
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,148 Female: 1,744
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,147 Part-Time: 1,745
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,147 Part-Time: 1,745
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.03% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.6% |
| Black | 68 | 2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 2% |
| White | 1,919 | 66% |
| Unknown | 800 | 28% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 186 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 726 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 640 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 357 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 367 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 192 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 152 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 194 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 74 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 375 | 94 | 281 |
| Faculty Status | 303 | 35 | 268 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 303 | 35 | 268 |
| Primarily Instruction | 303 | 35 | 268 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 34 | 28 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 9 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,694 (31) | $50,232 (12) | $52,618 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,417 (4) | $50,417 (4) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,501 (35) | $47,987 (16) | $52,618 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $61,080 | $29,720 | $31,360 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Soccer | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,275 | $16,275 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 16% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 15% |
| Unknown | 22% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
