American Business and Technology University

1018 W St Maartens Dr
St Joseph, MO 64506
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Business and Technology University serves 353 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American Business and Technology University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Business and Technology University
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
4 staff
139 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
16
16

Student Body

The student population of American Business and Technology University has declined by 12% over five years.
The American Business and Technology University diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
353 students
2,348 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
88:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
291 students
1,145 students
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# Part-Time Students
62 students
1,203 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
205 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
280 students
1,145 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
11 students
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Missouri All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
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% Black
34%
7%
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% White
39%
61%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
4%
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
22%
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Diversity Score
0.72
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
29%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of American Business and Technology University and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Missouri by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
5.68%
1.12%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2013)
$12,971
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in American Business and Technology University and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Missouri by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Business and Technology University's ranking?
American Business and Technology University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,968 per year for in-state students and $6,538 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,658 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Missouri is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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