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School Highlights
Vatterott College-Joplin served 264 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and American), which was less than the state average of 43%.
School Overview
Vatterott College-Joplin
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
11 staff
55 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
264 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
264 students
619 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
264 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
264 students
708 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
85%
57%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
20%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$30,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,274
$16,817
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,001
$10,450
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,571
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
79%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vatterott College-Joplin cost?
Vatterott College-Joplin's private state tuition is approximately $12,274.
What is the acceptance rate of Vatterott College-Joplin?
The acceptance rate of Vatterott College-Joplin is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 79%.
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