State Technical College of Missouri
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(573)897-5000
- Linn State Technical College, as the premier public institution of technical education supporting economic development in the state of Missouri, is dedicated to serving the state’s diverse population. As a student-centered education community, the institution maximizes students’ learning potential by providing them with specialized knowledge in traditional and emerging technical areas as well as general knowledge that fosters a life of learning.
School Highlights
- State Technical College of Missouri serves 1,259 students (84% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 33%.
- State Technical College of Missouri is the only community colleges within Osage County, MO.
- The nearest community college to State Technical College of Missouri is Metro Business College-Jefferson City (25.8 miles away).
Top Placements
State Technical College of Missouri places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| State Technical College of Missouri | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 92 staff | 32 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,259 students | 1,126 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,058 students | 514 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 201 students | 612 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 144 | 200 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 9% |
| % White | 96% | 67% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 19% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 59% | 39% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,500 | $31,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Linn State Technical College, as the premier public institution of technical education supporting economic development in the state of Missouri, is dedicated to serving the state’s diverse population. As a student-centered education community, the institution maximizes students’ learning potential by providing them with specialized knowledge in traditional and emerging technical areas as well as general knowledge that fosters a life of learning.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to State Technical College of Missouri is Metro Business College-Jefferson City (25.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 125 students | 25.80 Mi210 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573)635-6600 25.80125 - Metro Business College-RollaPrivate, for profit76 students | 38.70 Mi1202 E Hwy 72
Rolla, MO 65401
(573)364-8464 38.7076 - 3,222 students | 44.60 Mi1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636)584-6500 44.603,222 - 1,530 students | 61.80 Mi2645 Generations Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636)422-2000 61.801,530 - 7,153 students | 64.40 Mi4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636)922-8000 64.407,153
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