Metro Business College-Jefferson City (Closed 2021)

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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 39%.

School Overview

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

Total Enrollment
48 students
2,348 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
40 students
1,145 students
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# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,203 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
40 students
1,145 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
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% Black
30%
7%
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% White
64%
61%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
22%
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
30.86%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,500
$30,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$10,325
$4,968
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,325
$6,538
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Tuition Notes
Includes books
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,427
$10,938
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,333
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
76%
66%
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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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