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Linn State is located in Linn, Missouri (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Linn State is the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Linn State is known for its programs in transportation, landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Linn State had 878 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Linn State has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Linn State Technical College
One Technology Dr.
Linn, MO 65051-9607
General Phone: (573) 897-5000
Admissions Phone: (573) 897-5196
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 897-5145
http://www.linnstate.edu
Linn State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 61 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Transportation | 55 | construction equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | drafting, electronics tech, laser/optical tech, industrial production tech, civil engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | systems analyst, computer programming, information science, computer applications programming |
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, lineworker, building inspector |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | turf management |
| Production Trades | 4 | machinist |
| Office And Administration | 0 | executive secretary |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Linn State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 197 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Linn State had a total enrollment of 878 students (816 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 79% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Linn State offers campus housing for 144 of its 816 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Linn, 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: (573) 897-5196
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,530 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,430 |
| Room and board | $ 4,410 |
| Room charge | $ 2,810 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Linn State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 471100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 897-5145
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 22 | $46,946 | 5 | $47,629 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $46,946 | 5 | $47,629 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $37,604 | 16 | $36,874 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $37,604 | 16 | $36,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Electrician
Lineworker
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Linn State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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