Metro Business College-Rolla

1202 E Hwy 72
Rolla, MO 65401
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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 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Metro Business College-Rolla(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty5 staff62 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 7:1 over five years.
The Metro Business College-Rolla diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 247% over five years.
Total Enrollment32 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:124:1
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# Full-Time Students31 students638 students
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# Part-Time Students1 students1,063 students
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
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% Black
9%
10%
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% White
85%
58%
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Diversity Score0.270.61
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College Completion Rate
40%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$20,500$31,000
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $10,325 is less than the state average of $13,541. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$10,325$13,541
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,083$11,083
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,784$5,675
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Source: 2019 (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
    1,471 students | 38.70 MiOne Technology Drive
    Linn,  MO  65051
    (573) 897-5000     38.701,471
  • Texas County Technical College
    Private not-for-profit
    63 students | 45.50 Mi6915 S Hwy 63
    Houston,  MO  65483
    (417) 967-5466     45.5063
  • 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
    2,629 students | 54.30 Mi1964 Prairie Dell Rd
    Union,  MO  63084
    (636) 584-6500     54.302,629
  • Jefferson College
    Public
    4,432 students | 68.80 Mi1000 Viking Drive
    Hillsboro,  MO  63050
    (636) 797-3000     68.804,432
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 32 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,325
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
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For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,541 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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