Metro Business College-Rolla
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(573)364-8464
- 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 76 students (92% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 33%.
- Metro Business College-Rolla is the only community colleges within Phelps County, MO.
- The nearest community college to Metro Business College-Rolla is State Technical College of Missouri (38.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Metro Business College-Rolla places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 68% over five years.
| Metro Business College-Rolla | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 5 staff | 32 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 76 students | 1,126 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 70 students | 514 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6 students | 612 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | - | 9% |
| % White | 96% | 67% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 46% | 39% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $20,500 | $31,000 |
Source: 2016 (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 (38.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,259 students | 38.20 MiOne Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573)897-5000 38.201,259 - Texas County Technical CollegePrivate, non-profit125 students | 45.60 Mi6915 S Hwy 63
Houston, MO 65483
(417)967-5466 45.60125 - 125 students | 52.40 Mi210 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573)635-6600 52.40125 - 3,222 students | 54.20 Mi1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
6365846500 54.203,222 - Jefferson CollegePublic4,882 students | 68.70 Mi1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636)797-3000 68.704,882
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