Mineral Area College
5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO, 63601-1000 -
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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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- Community College Avg.
| County | Saint Francois County, MO | - |
| 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 | 1,611 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,315 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,926 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 211 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 48% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,892 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 31% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,148 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,330 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 6% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,366 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- 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: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- MAC to host drive-In theater Friday (Park Hills Daily Journal)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:39:02 am
PARK HILLS — Blankets, lawn chairs, popcorn and soda will be found at Mineral Area College, when an outdoor viewing of the famous ‘80s flick “Gremlins” is shown on the eve of All Hallow’s Eve. - Creole fiddle coming to MAC theater (Park Hills Daily Journal)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:38:52 am
PARK HILLS — Dennis Stroughmatt’s Creole fiddle and presentation about French Creole music and culture from Old Upper Louisiana will evoke the sounds of daily life three centuries ago, as he and his band take the stage at Mineral Area College’s Fine Arts Theatre. - Lady Cardinals defense steals one from SWIC (Park Hills Daily Journal)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:40:00 pm
PARK HILLS — Scoring only six baskets in the first half, the Mineral Area College Lady Cardinals looked to be the first victim of the Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm, but a solid defensive effort kept them in the game. - SW Illinois downs MAC men on final shot (Park Hills Daily Journal)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:39:54 pm
PARK HILLS — The Mineral Area College men’s basketball team enjoyed a nine-point advantage during one juncture, and carried a narrow lead into the final minute against sixth-ranked SW Illinois on Tuesday night. - MAC volleyball has strong weekend (Park Hills Daily Journal)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:03:23 pm
PARK HILLS - Two dominant wins at the American Family Insurance Classic on Saturday helped the Mineral Area College volleyball team complete a four-match weekend sweep without dropping a single game.
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