- Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. MCC provides high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.
School Highlights
Metropolitan Community College Area serves 13,244 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 26%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 13,244 students
- In-state tuition: $2,610
- Out-state tuition: $3,803
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,150 teachers has grown by 91% over five years.
Metropolitan Community College Area
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,150 staff
18 staff

Student Body
The student population of Metropolitan Community College Area has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Metropolitan Community College Area diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,244 students
1,133 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
4,603 students
219 students

# Part-Time Students
8,641 students
914 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
912 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,603 students
219 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,641 students
914 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
357 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
4%
3%

% Hispanic
11%
11%

% Black
11%
6%

% White
62%
74%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
7%
3%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.43

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
47%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.15%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$35,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,610 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,803 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,610
$4,615

Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,803
$5,803

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
91%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,891
$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,668
$5,161

Acceptance Rate
n/a
96%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Metropolitan Community College Area cost?
Metropolitan Community College Area's tuition is approximately $2,610 for In-State students and $3,803 for Out-State students.
What schools are Metropolitan Community College Area often compared to?
Metropolitan Community College Areais often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Community College Area by visitors of our site.
What is Metropolitan Community College Area's ranking?
Metropolitan Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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