Metropolitan Community College-Blue River
- The academic resource center at Blue River can assist students with strengthening basic skills. Free tutoring is available, as well as math and writing labs. There is also computer-assisted instruction. Blue River's computer labs are open to students who need access to computers for projects such as term papers or research. The newly-renovated student development center at Blue River houses the offices of academic advising, counseling, financial aid and student employment services. Students can meet with the student development staff for one-on-one assistance, or work individually in the self-serve areas. Depending on the needs of the individual student, the student development center provides the level of service needed for students to achieve their goals. The student development professionals are on hand to help students make good, sound academic and career planning choices.
School Highlights
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River serves 3,583 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 8% over five years.
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 76 staff | 102 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 65% | 83% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $7,078 | $9,562 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,859 | $4,734 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Metropolitan Community College-Blue River is Vatterott College-Kansas City (7.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vatterott College-Kansas CityPrivate, for profit638 students | 7.60 Mi8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 861-1000 7.60638 - 852 students | 9.60 Mi1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
9.60852 - 323 students | 13.50 Mi3239 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-5223 13.50323 - 15,770 students | 13.50 Mi3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000 13.5015,770 - 5,332 students | 15.50 Mi2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156
15.505,332
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