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

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 15% over five years.
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty76 staff32 staff
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Student Body

The Metropolitan Community College-Blue River diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment-1,126 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio0:127:1
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# Full-Time Students-514 students
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# Part-Time Students-612 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic		-
3%
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% Black		-
9%
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% White		-
67%
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% Two or more races		-
1%
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% Unknown races
100%
19%
Diversity Score0.000.51
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College Completion Rate
23%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,900$31,300
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Finances and Admission

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid65%87%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,078$11,165
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,859$4,750
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Source: 2012 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Metropolitan Community College-Blue River is National American University-Independence (2.5 miles away).
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For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,754 per year for in-state students and $7,141 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,433 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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