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Mineral Area College

Mineral Area College

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.

Overview of Mineral Area College

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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include medicine and liberal arts.

Mineral Area College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Mineral Area College offers open admission.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 3,061 students (2,134 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Dorm living is common.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mineral Area College

Mineral Area College
5270 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO 63601-1000
General Phone: (573) 431-4593
http://www.mineralarea.edu

Mineral Area College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts274liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine147EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Security And Law Enforcement37criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Medicine28health professions
Family And Social Work15child care provider
Mechanics And Repair12automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance tech
Office And Administration10administrative assistant
Business And Management10business, operations management
Computer Science And Engineering9network management, computer programming
Production Trades4welding, precision production, machinist
Engineering Technician4drafting, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, industrial production tech, engineering technician
Media3printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech
Agricultural Science And Management3agricultural management
Landscaping And Horticulture2applied horticulture, floristry
Construction Trades1carpentry
Cooking And Culinary Arts0chef training
Medical Support And Technology0respiratory care tech
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Mineral Area College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree42533
Award of less than 1 academic year692
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6518

Student Body

In 2007, Mineral Area College had a total enrollment of 3,061 students (2,134 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1824%
18-1926%
20-2111%
22-248%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-396%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri97%
Illinois1%
(International Students)1%

Mineral Area College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time42 %

Mineral Area College Room and Board (2007)

Mineral Area College offers campus housing for 211 of its 2,134 (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.

Mineral Area College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,293
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,882
Room and board$ 6,030
Room charge$ 2,700
Books and supplies$ 1,400
Other expenses$ 2,099

Financial Aid:
Mineral Area College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248600)

Mineral Area College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2232

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*3$58,694
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*4$56,673

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$53,29811$50,137
Associate professoracademic year9$44,4671*
Assistant professoracademic year2*10$43,923
Instructoracademic year5$39,5116$48,467
All faculty totalacademic year21$44,81728$47,647

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mineral Area College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total392665
Basketball141327
Baseball25025
All Other Sports01313

Mineral Area College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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

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

Mineral Area College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mineral Area College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Mineral Area College % of degrees in liberal arts
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Mineral Area College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Mineral Area College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Mineral Area College % of degrees in medicine
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Mineral Area College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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