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Blue River is found in Independence, Missouri. Independence is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Blue River.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Blue River accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 2,662 in 2005 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Preparing students, serving communitites, creating opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Blue River Community College
20301 E 78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
General Phone: (816) 655-6000
Admissions Phone: (816) 220-6500
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 655-6066
Blue River awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 193 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 13 | accounting technology, business management, logistics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer applications programming, computer support, computer and info science, computer networking |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue River in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 220 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 29 | 4 |
In 2005, Blue River had a total enrollment of 2,662 students (1,593 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Independence, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 220-6500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Blue River participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248445)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 655-6066
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $47,012 | 14 | $47,260 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $47,012 | 14 | $47,260 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue River Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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