- Community College in rural Missouri. Small class sizes and personal attention in all facets of interaction with students.
School Highlights
Mineral Area College serves 2,410 students (56% 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,410 students
- In-state tuition: $3,670
- Out-state tuition: $6,430
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mineral Area College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
148 staff
139 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mineral Area College has declined by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Mineral Area College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,410 students
2,348 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
1,359 students
1,145 students

# Part-Time Students
1,051 students
1,203 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,359 students
1,145 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,051 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
229 students
204 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
2%
4%

% Black
1%
7%

% White
89%
62%

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
21%


Diversity Score
0.21
0.56

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
34%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$30,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,670 is less than the state average of $4,464. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,430 is more than the state average of $6,120. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,670
$4,464

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,430
$6,120

Tuition Notes
Tuition RatesIn-District . . . . . . . . . . . . . $116.00 per credit hourOut-of-District . . . . . . . . . . $161.00 per credit hourOut-of-State . . . . . . . . . . . $213.00 per credit hourInternational........................... $225.00 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,025
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Archery Club, Art Club, Chi Alpha, Community Connections Club, Cultural Awareness Club, Delta Psi Omega, Little Theater Guild, MAC Flix, Missouri SALPN, National Association for Music Education, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Post Secondary Agriculture Club, Robotics Club, Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, Student Missouri State Teacher Association, Student Nurses Association, Student Radiology Club, Veterans Club
Archery Club, Art Club, Chi Alpha, Community Connections Club, Cultural Awareness Club, Delta Psi Omega, Little Theater Guild, MAC Flix, Missouri SALPN, National Association for Music Education, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Post Secondary Agriculture Club, Robotics Club, Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, Student Missouri State Teacher Association, Student Nurses Association, Student Radiology Club, Veterans Club
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Mineral Area College was founded in April 1965 by popular vote of the residents of six public school districts in St. Francois and Madison counties and portions of Washington and Ste. Genevieve counties. The college became a successor to Flat River Junior College, the third-oldest public junior college in Missouri, established in 1922 as part of the Flat River Public School System. Since then, thousands of graduates have gone out into the world with the college's degrees or certificates. Mineral Area College is a two-year public comprehensive community college located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of eastern Missouri, in a rapidly growing region 40 miles south of St. Louis on US Highway 67. Mineral Area College is often the first choice among college bound high school seniors and older students, and often the place to which community members turn when re-evaluating career options. At Mineral Area College, you receive a strong education while enjoying the full college experience. Mineral Area College offers you, the student, the opportunity to succeed in life and in your college career. Our focus is the student. You'll find that Mineral Area College's class sizes are small, and that our faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you every opportunity and advantage for your continued education and working career. Students receive individual attention from instructors while using advanced technology - all at a cost considerably less than larger four-year institutions. Moreover, Mineral Area College is fully accredited and maintains a close working relationship with all of the major state-supported universities in Missouri, making transfers to those larger institutions easy and convenient. In addition to the main campus in Park Hills, Mineral Area College has outreach centers in Fredericktown, Perryville and Potosi.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mineral Area College cost?
Mineral Area College's tuition is approximately $3,670 for In-State students and $6,430 for Out-State students.
What schools are Mineral Area College often compared to?
Mineral Area Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Mineral Area College?
The acceptance rate of Mineral Area College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What sports does Mineral Area College offer?
Mineral Area College offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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