Midwest Institute
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(314)344-4440
- Midwest Institute offers career focused curriculum with hands on learning. This environment allows students to gain real world experience. From the first day of class, we will work with you as you experience the different stages of building your career. The needs of future employers is the foundation of this process. Our goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to enter your health care Career as an educated and marketable employee. Midwest Institute seeks students who have a sincere interest in the medical field. Your interest, motivation and commitment are a few of the factors measured when considering your acceptance to a program. Midwest Institute has earned an excellent reputation in the community and a solid job placement record for its students. Let us assist you in choosing the career path that best suits your aspirations and expectations. Our programs include medical assisting, dental assisting, veterinary assisting, pharmacy technician, massage therapy, medical office coding and billing, associate of occupational science degree in medical office assisting, associate of occupational science degree in medical massage science, HVAC technician.
School Highlights
- Midwest Institute serves 225 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 33%.
- Midwest Institute is one of 10 community colleges within Saint Louis County, MO.
- The nearest community college to Midwest Institute is Saint Louis Community College-Meramec (2.3 miles away).
Top Placements (Missouri)
Listed among the top community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
| Midwest Institute | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 32 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 11 |
| Total Enrollment | 225 students | 1,126 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 225 students | 514 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 612 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 25% | 9% |
| % White | 68% | 67% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 19% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 73% | 39% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $21,500 | $31,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 86% | 94% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $12,873 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 73% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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