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School Highlights
Metro Business College-Cape Girardeau served 45 students (82% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 43%.
School Overview
Metro Business College-Cape Girardeau
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
7 staff
55 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
45 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
37 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
197 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
37 students
708 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
83%
57%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
20%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
30.86%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,500
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,325
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,325
$5,579
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,427
$10,938
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,333
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- There are three Metro Business Colleges in the state of Missouri. Located in Cape Girardeau, Rolla, and Jefferson City, our private career colleges prepare students for new careers in Business, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Metro Business College awards Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Business & Computer Specialist and Medical Specialist. Metro Business College awards Diplomas in Information Processing/Computer Operator and Medical Secretary. Metro Business College awards Certificates in Administrative Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Administrative Assistant. Metro Business College also offers online courses. Select from more than 100 non-credit and certification-based online courses on office productivity applications, design and media tools, computer programming, Web development, databases, hardware networks, operating systems, Cisco training, telephony, Brainbench certification exams, e-business, project management, and workplace safety. There are also several dozen QuicKnowledge courses -- short, modular, "how-to" courses in business, personal finance, and personal development. All three campuses are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. In fact, MBC has achieved Honor Roll School status with ACICS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Metro Business College-Cape Girardeau cost?
Metro Business College-Cape Girardeau's tuition is approximately $10,325 for In-State students and $10,325 for Out-State students.
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