Moberly Area Community College
- The mission of Moberly Area Community College is to foster excellence in learning. As a publicly supported institution of higher education, MACC will provide open admission to educational programs and services that are geographically and financially accessible throughout northeast Missouri.
School Highlights
- Moberly Area Community College serves 5,431 students (46% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 33%.
- Moberly Area Community College is the only community colleges within Randolph County, MO.
- The nearest community college to Moberly Area Community College is Metro Business College-Jefferson City (58.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Moberly Area Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 156 teachers has grown by 14% over five years.
| Moberly Area Community College | (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 | 156 staff | 32 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,431 students | 1,126 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 35:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,524 students | 514 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,907 students | 612 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 200 |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 4% | 9% |
| % White | 91% | 67% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 39% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,900 | $31,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- We are a strong and proud institution, founded in 1927, and thriving today as a college that truly cares about the students, faculty, and staff who together make this institution great. Our enrollment is approximately 4000 and we offer both day and evening classes, on-campus, off-campus, and dual credit in the area high schools; as well as a variety of support services--all designed to make the learning experience at MACC truly rewarding. Our emphasis is on low student-teacher ratios, individualized attention, and respect for the rich diversity of students we serve. As a progressive institution, we strive to provide the academic and technological services that our students need in order to be successful in the future. All two-year degree and one-year certificate programs are approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Specific programs within the College are approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Division of Vocational and Adult Education), the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and the Missouri Department of Public Safety. MACC also offers courses and programs approved by the American Institute of Banking, the Missouri Department of Social Services and the American Management Association. Moberly Area Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Moberly Area Community College is Metro Business College-Jefferson City (58.4 miles away).
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