Metropolitan Community College Area

30 & Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. MCC provides high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.

School Highlights

Metropolitan Community College Area serves 13,244 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 26%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 13,244 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,610
  • Out-state tuition: $3,803
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Metropolitan Community College Area
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,150 staff
233 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Metropolitan Community College Area has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Metropolitan Community College Area diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,244 students
2,030 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,603 students
711 students
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# Part-Time Students
8,641 students
1,319 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Metropolitan Community College Area.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of NE.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
912 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,603 students
219 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Metropolitan Community College Area and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,641 students
1,319 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
357 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Metropolitan Community College Area and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Metropolitan Community College Area and the percentage of Black community college students in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
62%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Metropolitan Community College Area and the percentage of White community college students in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Metropolitan Community College Area and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in NE by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
7%
3%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Metropolitan Community College Area.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NE.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Metropolitan Community College Area and the community college average diversity score of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
47%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Metropolitan Community College Area and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$35,400
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Metropolitan Community College Area and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NE by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,610 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,803 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,610
$4,615
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Metropolitan Community College Area and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,803
$5,803
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Metropolitan Community College Area and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
91%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Metropolitan Community College Area and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,891
$11,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Metropolitan Community College Area and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,668
$5,161
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Metropolitan Community College Area and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Metropolitan Community College Area cost?
Metropolitan Community College Area's tuition is approximately $2,610 for In-State students and $3,803 for Out-State students.
What schools are Metropolitan Community College Area often compared to?
Metropolitan Community College Areais often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Community College Area by visitors of our site.
What is Metropolitan Community College Area's ranking?
Metropolitan Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 13,244 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,610
  • Out-state tuition: $3,803
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,615 per year for in-state students and $5,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,095 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is Myotherapy Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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