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Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley, MCC-Penn Valley is a community college in Kansas City, Missouri that was established in 1968. The college offers certificate and associate’s degree level programs in nursing, business, health services, education, and humanities. The divisions of the college are as follows:
MCC-Penn Valley, which is a member of NJCAA Division II Region 16, sponsors men’s and women’s teams in basketball. The athletics teams are nicknamd the Scouts. The college has an Upsilon Kappa Chapter. Financial aid is also available for students in the form of grants or scholarships. Scholarships like the Brisley Phillip Trust Scholarship, Christy Simpson Nursing Scholarship, and the Corinthian Nutter Civil Rights Scholarship are available for eligible students.
Students attend Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley in Kansas City, MO, a large city. The school is a public institution. Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, family and social work, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 4,540 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley values student athletics, and belongs to the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Preparing students, serving communities, creating opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley
3201 SW Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111-2429
General Phone: (816) 759-4000
http://www.mcckc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 255 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | dental assistant, surgical tech, radiation therapist, mental health services tech |
| Medical Administration | 36 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Law | 33 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | child care provider |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 25 | commercial art |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business and Management | 9 | business management, apparel marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer applications programming, computer and info science |
| Design | 7 | industrial design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Construction Trades | 3 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | corrections |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 389 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 203 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley had a total enrollment of 4,540 students (2,945 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 99% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 97% |
| Kansas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, 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 | $ 4,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 69 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $66,299 | 16 | $67,926 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $66,299 | 16 | $67,926 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 31 | $55,015 | 53 | $56,853 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $55,015 | 53 | $56,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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