State Technical College of Missouri

One Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 2,506 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,506 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,820
  • Out-state tuition: $10,560
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

State Technical College of Missouri ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 188 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
State Technical College of Missouri
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1961
Total Faculty
188 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of State Technical College of Missouri has grown by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The State Technical College of Missouri diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,506 students
2,125 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,995 students
718 students
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# Part-Time Students
511 students
1,407 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of State Technical College of Missouri.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
250 students
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,995 students
834 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
511 students
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
144 students
200 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
6%
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% Black
1%
10%
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% White
92%
59%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
17%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
Diversity Score
0.15
0.61
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7668%
0.433%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,500
$30,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,820 is more than the state average of $4,393. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,560 is more than the state average of $6,050. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,820
$4,393
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,560
$6,050
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,507
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does State Technical College of Missouri cost?
State Technical College of Missouri's tuition is approximately $5,820 for In-State students and $10,560 for Out-State students.
What is State Technical College of Missouri's ranking?
State Technical College of Missouri ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,506 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,820
  • Out-state tuition: $10,560
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,393 per year for in-state students and $6,050 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,509 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Missouri is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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