Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
About Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Metropolitan Community College teaches across Kansas City, Missouri, from five campuses and is the oldest public college in the region. Nursing, computer programming and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1915
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Students
10,649
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,630
Out-of-state: $9,600
Avg Net Price
$8,398
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,796
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.8%
Transfer Out
18%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$6.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 33.6% graduation rate is below average, but 66.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,630
In-State
$9,600
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,064
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,665
After Financial Aid
$8,398
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,279
Receive Grants
31%
Take Loans
4.1%
Tuition is $3,630/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,398.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City fund their education.
While in School
31%
Get Grants
Free money
4.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,286
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,073
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$107/mo
Monthly Payment
0.1%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,073, and less than 0.1% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Gender
60.3%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
10,649
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
25.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 45.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
10,649
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City fields 7 varsity teams with 175 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
175
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
54% / 46%
95
Men
80
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas Cityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,796
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
1209 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$64K
104 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Programming
$47K
52 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$52K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
49 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
$37K
43 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.