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Mineral Area College

5270 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO 63601
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  • Community College in rural Missouri.  Small class sizes and personal attention in all facets of interaction with students.

School Highlights

Mineral Area College serves 2,447 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,447 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,670
  • Out-state tuition: $6,430
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mineral Area College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Mineral Area College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
82 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Mineral Area College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Mineral Area College diversity score of 0.26 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,447 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,485 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
962 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
178 students
197 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,485 students
708 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
962 students
962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
229 students
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
86%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
20%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
44%
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 $3,825. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,430 is more than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,670
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,430
$5,579
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
93%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,025
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
GolfSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Archery ClubArt Club
Chi AlphaCommunity Connections Club
Cultural Awareness ClubDelta Psi Omega
Little Theater GuildMAC Flix
Missouri SALPNNational Association for Music Education
Phi Beta LambdaPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Post Secondary Agriculture ClubRobotics Club
Student Activities CouncilStudent Government Association
Student Missouri State Teacher AssociationStudent Nurses Association
Student Radiology ClubVeterans Club

Source: 2025 (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 91%.
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.
What is Mineral Area College's ranking?
Mineral Area College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,447 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,670
  • Out-state tuition: $6,430
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Verified school update

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