Located in a serene setting overlooking Longview Lake, Longview Community College is an artist's delight with its picturesque landscape surrounded in part by the white fencing that encircled the historic Longview Farm in its day.
School Highlights
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City serves 15,770 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 15,770 students
In-state tuition: $5,280
Out-state tuition: $6,900
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 41%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,770 students
1,850 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
6,522 students
680 students
# Part-Time Students
9,248 students
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
184 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
59%
60%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
19%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
College Completion Rate
24%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,280 is more than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,900 is more than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$4,978
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$6,468
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The history of Longview Community College is closely connected to
the R.A. Long family. Long was a pioneer lumber baron whose country
home, the magnificent Longview Mansion, was the focal point of the
Longview Farm. In 1968, Long's daughters donated a 146-acre tract
of land, formerly part of the Longview Farm, to the District for
the purpose of building a college. The District targeted 1969 as
the opening date. Over the years, Longview has built a tradition of
excellence with its premier Program for Adult College Education
(PACE), a nationally-acclaimed Automotive Technology program,
exceptional Engineering and Human Services programs, and Writing
Across the Curriculum. The writing program garnered national
recognition for the college in 2001 when Longview was honored as a
TIME magazine/ The Princeton Review "College of the Year" (the
first community college to receive the honor). In 2003, Longview
was designated by the New Media Consortium as a New Media Center
for its innovation in the use of technology for teaching and
learning. As a comprehensive system, the colleges offer transfer
programs and nearly 70 occupational programs ranging from
automotive technology to veterinary technology. The student body is
characteristic of community college enrollments; students and staff
reflect the ethnicity of the diverse local population. In addition,
Longview has gained recognition for its ABLE program, which serves
students with learning disabilities and brain injuries; Phi Theta
Kappa honor society; and an award-winning Forensics program. A
strong Community Education program offers noncredit learning
opportunities for children, adults, and special populations.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 15,770 students
In-state tuition: $5,280
Out-state tuition: $6,900
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 41%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
