Metropolitan Community College-Blue River

20301 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057
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  • 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%.

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Metropolitan Community College-Blue River ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:

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 LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty76 staff102 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Metropolitan Community College-Blue River has grown by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 has increased from 38:1 over five years.
The Metropolitan Community College-Blue River diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,583 students1,850 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio47:114:1
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# Full-Time Students1,582 students680 students
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# Part-Time Students2,001 students1,170 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
5%
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% Black
5%
10%
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% White
78%
60%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
19%
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Diversity Score0.380.59
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College Completion Rate
23%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,900$31,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid65%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,078$9,562
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,859$4,734
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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).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 3,583 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 47:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
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