Metro Business College-Jefferson City Photo #0 - The new campus of Metro Business College in Jefferson City, Missouri. Located at 210 El Mercado Plaza, Jefferson City, next to the new West YMCA.

Metro Business College-Jefferson City (Closed 2024)

210 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109

School Highlights

Metro Business College-Jefferson City served 48 students (83% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 43%.

School Overview

Metro Business College-Jefferson City
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
55 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
48 students
1,127 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
40 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
40 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
40 students
708 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
30%
10%
% White
64%
57%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
30.86%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,500
$30,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$10,325
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,325
$5,579
Tuition Notes
Includes books
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,427
$10,938
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,333
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
66%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Metro Business College awards Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Business & Computer Specialist, Medical Specialist, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist and Accounting Paraprofessional. The College awards diplomas in Business and Computer Assistant, Accounting Assistant and Medical Office Assistant. The College awards certificates in Administrative Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant. All four campuses are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. In fact, MBC has achieved Honor Roll School status with ACICS. For information regarding graduation adn placement rates, program costs and other information, please go to: www.metrobusinesscollege.edu/disclosure.html

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Metro Business College-Jefferson City cost?
Metro Business College-Jefferson City's tuition is approximately $10,325 for In-State students and $10,325 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Metro Business College-Jefferson City?
The acceptance rate of Metro Business College-Jefferson City is 76%, which is higher than the state average of 66%.

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