Mineral Area College, also known as MAC, is a tax supported, community college located in Park Hills, Missouri, United States. It was established in the year 1983. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate degree courses in diverse areas of study. The college has two campuses, the north campus and the south campus.
Mineral Area College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams including men’s baseball and basketball teams, and women’s volleyball and basketball teams. MAC competes in Region 16 of the NJCAA and the MCCAC Conference. The college also has a cheerleading squad. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on their varied interests.
Mineral Area College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Park Hills, MO. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Mineral Area College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include medicine and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Mineral Area College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,061 students (2,675 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Mineral Area College
5270 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO 63601-1000
General Phone: (573) 431-4593
http://www.mineralarea.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 262 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Medicine | 36 | health professions |
| Office and Administration | 21 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 19 | business, accounting technology, business management, operations management |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | technical teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer networking, computer programming, network management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 8 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Media | 7 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting, electronics tech, industrial production tech, engineering technician, civil engineering tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | floristry, applied horticulture |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding, precision production, machinist |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agricultural management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | respiratory care tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mineral Area College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 465 | 36 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Mineral Area College had a total enrollment of 3,061 students (2,675 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 97% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Mineral Area College offers campus housing for 211 of its 2,675 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Park Hills, 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 | $ 3,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,060 |
| Room and board | $ 6,256 |
| Room charge | $ 3,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,186 |
Financial Aid:
Mineral Area College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248600)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $52,947 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $52,947 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $51,628 | 8 | $50,010 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $47,248 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 11 | $45,671 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,724 | 6 | $44,926 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $47,048 | 27 | $47,068 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 26 | 65 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mineral Area College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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