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 297 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 297 students
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midwest Institute
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
19 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
16
Student Body
The student population of Midwest Institute has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Midwest Institute diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
297 students
2,348 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
297 students
1,145 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,203 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
188 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
297 students
1,145 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
24%
7%
% White
53%
61%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
18%
22%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,500
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,837
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
77%
95%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 297 students
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
St. Louis County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in St. Louis County, MO is Midwest Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
