State Technical College of Missouri

One Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
Top Ranked (2024): 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 1,756 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,756 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,820
  • Out-state tuition: $10,560
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
  • 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:

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
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
188 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of State Technical College of Missouri has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The State Technical College of Missouri diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,756 students
2,348 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,544 students
1,145 students
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# Part-Time Students
212 students
1,203 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
178 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,544 students
1,145 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
212 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
144 students
200 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
95%
61%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
22%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
34%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.12%
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 $4,968. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,560 is more than the state average of $6,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,820
$4,968
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,560
$6,538
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
92%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in State Technical College of Missouri and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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
95%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,756 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,820
  • Out-state tuition: $10,560
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,968 per year for in-state students and $6,538 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,658 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. 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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