Metro Business College-Rolla

1202 E Hwy 72
Rolla, MO 65401
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Tel: (573) 364-8464
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  • There are three Metro Business Colleges in the state of Missouri. Located in Cape Girardeau, Rolla, and Jefferson City, our private career colleges prepare students for new careers in Business, Healthcare, and Information Technology.

School Highlights

Metro Business College-Rolla serves 32 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Top Rankings

Metro Business College-Rolla ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Metro Business College-Rolla(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsAssociate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty5 staff102 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Metro Business College-Rolla has declined by 57% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Metro Business College-Rolla diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment32 students1,850 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:114:1
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# Full-Time Students31 students680 students
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# Part-Time Students1 students1,170 students
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
5%
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% Black
9%
10%
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% White
85%
60%
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Diversity Score0.270.59
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College Completion Rate
83%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$20,500$30,100
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $10,325 is more than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,325 is more than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$10,325$4,978
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,325$6,468
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,427$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,333$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Metro Business College awards Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Business & Computer Specialist and Medical Specialist. The College awards diplomas in Information Processing/Computer Operator and Medical Secretary. The College awards certificates in Administrative Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Administrative Assistant. Metro Business College offers 100 non-credit and certification-based online courses on office productivity applications, design and media tools, computer programming, Web development, databases, hardware networks, operating systems, Cisco training, telephony, Brainbench certification exams, e-business, project management, and workplace safety. All three campuses are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. In fact, MBC has achieved Honor Roll School status with ACICS.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Metro Business College-Rolla is State Technical College of Missouri (38.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • State Technical College of Missouri
    Public
    1,724 students | 38.70 MiOne Technology Drive
    Linn, MO 65051
    (573) 897-5000     38.701,724
  • Texas County Technical College
    Private not-for-profit
    54 students | 45.50 Mi6915 S Hwy 63
    Houston, MO 65483
    (417) 967-5466     45.5054
  • Metro Business College-Jefferson City
    Metro Business College-Jefferson City Photo - 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.
    Private for-profit
    48 students | 52.40 Mi210 El Mercado Plaza
    Jefferson City, MO 65109
    (573) 635-6600     52.4048
  • East Central College
    East Central College Photo - Men's soccer is one of three sports offered at East Central College. The Falcons also compete in NJCAA women's volleyball and softball. For the past six years East Central has won the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Academic Award for the highest overall athletic department GPA.
    Public
    2,649 students | 54.30 Mi1964 Prairie Dell Rd
    Union, MO 63084
    (636) 584-6500     54.302,649
  • Jefferson College
    Public
    4,196 students | 68.80 Mi1000 Viking Drive
    Hillsboro, MO 63050
    (636) 797-3000     68.804,196
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 32 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,325
  • Out-state tuition: $10,325
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
Did You Know?
For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,978 per year for in-state students and $6,468 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,270 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Missouri is American Business and Technology University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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