Metropolitan Community College Blue River, also known as MCC Blue River or Blue River Community College, is located in Independence, Missouri. The Blue River campus joined Metropolitan Community College in 1997. MCC has 4 other campuses which are Business and Technology, Penn Valley, Longview, and Maple Woods. MCC Blue River offers educational programs through the following three academic divisions:
Metropolitan Community College Blue River athletic teams are nicknamed Trail Blazers. Both male and female students participate in soccer. MCC Blue River is also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Independence, MO is home to Blue River. Independence is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Blue River go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 2,892 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Preparing students, serving communitites, creating opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan Community College Blue River
20301 E 78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
General Phone: (816) 655-6000
http://www.mcckc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 217 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 114 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, financial planning, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, management science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer applications programming, computer support, computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue River in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 262 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 3 |
In 2007, Blue River had a total enrollment of 2,892 students (1,733 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Blue River participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248445)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $50,417 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $50,417 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $50,232 | 19 | $52,618 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $50,232 | 19 | $52,618 |
*: 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Financial Planning and Services
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
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 security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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