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As an outstanding, tax-supported community college, Mineral Area College is committed to offering students a high quality, affordable education which will enable them to attain their career and other personal development goals. The College provides a quality teaching and learning environment, and makes every effort to provide opportunities for life-changing educational, career, and cultural opportunities.
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| County |
Saint Francois County, MO |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,599 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,331 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,930 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
212 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
88% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
53% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,830 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
24% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$2,137 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
5% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,891 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
6% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,210 |
$3,048 |
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- Mineral Area College was founded in April 1965 by popular vote of the residents of six public school districts in St. Francois and Madison counties and portions of Washington and Ste. Genevieve counties. The college became a successor to Flat River Junior College, the third-oldest public junior college in Missouri, established in 1922 as part of the Flat River Public School System. In the last eight decades, at least 10,000 graduates have gone out into the world with the college’s degrees or certificates.
- Mineral Area College is a two year public comprehensive community college located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of eastern Missouri, in a rapidly growing region 40 miles south of St. Louis on US Highway 67. Mineral Area College is often the first choice among college bound high school seniors and older students, and often the place to which community members turn when re-evaluating career options. At Mineral Area College you will receive a strong education while enjoying the full college experience. Mineral Area College offers you, the student, the opportunity to succeed in life and in your college career. Our focus is the student.
- You'll find that Mineral Area College's class sizes are small, and that our faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you every opportunity and advantage for your continued education and working career. Students receive individual attention from instructors while utilizing advanced technology - all at a cost considerably less than larger four-year institutions. Moreover, Mineral Area College is fully accredited and maintains a close working relationship with all of the major state-supported universities in Missouri, making transfers to those larger institutions easy and convenient. In addition to the main campus in Park Hills, Mineral Area College has outreach centers in Arcadia Valley, Fredericktown, Perryville, Potosi and Winona.
- Mineral Area College offeres a variety of degree and certificate programs. Students can earn complete two-year degrees or transfer degrees into a four year program. Additionally, Continuing Education courses are offered to help enrich the lives of residents in the community. Students can take these non-credit courses for personal satisfaction or job enhancement.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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