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The main campus of Metropolitan Community College is in Gretna, Louisiana (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Metropolitan Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and computer science and engineering.
Metropolitan Community College does not accept everyone who applies.
The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Females make the bulk of the student body at Metropolitan Community College.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"METROPOITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY TO MEET STUDENT AND COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE INSTITUTION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION OF HIGH QUALITY. TO ENSURE THIS QUALITY, PROGRAMS WILL BE EVALUATED BY ESTABLISHED PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. mETROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUBSCRIBES TO THE BASIC TEACHING PHILOSOPHY OF PERSONAL ATTENTION AND INTEREST IN EACH STUDENT. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES. mETROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS BY OFFERING CAREER PROGRAMS WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO GRADUATES."
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan Community College
2550 Belle Chasse Hwy.
Gretna, LA 70053
General Phone: (504) 366-4613
Admissions Phone: (504) 366-4613
Financial Aid Phone: (504) 366-4613
Metropolitan Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 40 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 40 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 2 |
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 20% |
| Women | 80% |
| Full-Time | 50% |
| Part-Time | 50% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 58% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 94% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gretna, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 40 | 100% | 40 | 100% |
| Men | 8 | 8 | 100% | 8 | 100% |
| Women | 32 | 32 | 100% | 32 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (504) 366-4613
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,225 |
| Books and supplies | $ 550 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3402300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (504) 366-4613
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metropolitan Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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