School Highlights
Bolivar Technical College serves 129 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bolivar Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Bolivar Technical College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bolivar Technical College has grown by 8% over five years.
The Bolivar Technical College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 204% over five years.
Total Enrollment
129 students
2,125 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
75 students
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
75 students
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
3%
59%
% Hawaiian
92%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
17%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
100%
67%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,830
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Bolivar Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Bolivar Technical College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What is Bolivar Technical College's ranking?
Bolivar Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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