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The campus of Three Rivers Community College is in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Three Rivers Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Three Rivers Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Three Rivers Community College had 2,935 students enrolled (2,063 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Three Rivers Community College is a public, comprehensive community college located in southeast Missouri. The college serves a variety of higher educational needs for the residents of the college district and the surrounding area. The college has the philosophy that educational opportunities should be accessible and available regardless of economic, social, motivational, physical, and geographical barriers. In support of this philosophy the college maintains an open admissions policy, actively develops financial aid resources, emphasizes quality in teaching and counseling for students, and offers classes off campus. Finally, the college believes that education is not only a preparation to earn a living but is also a way of life. As part of its mission, the college: 1. Provides programs for students who wish to transfer to institutions granting baccalaureate degrees. 2. Provides programs of occupational and technical education for students who wish to enter directly into employment upon completion of certificate or associate degree programs. 3. Provides programs of general and continuing education for individuals who wish to improve job performance, develop new skills and pursue personal interests. 4. Provides comprehensive academic services, learning resources, basic skills development, developmental education and remediation. 5. Provides support services and student activities which contribute toward student development. 6. Provides community services that support and encourage civic, cultural, and economic development within the district. 7. Provides educational and collaborative partnerships with business, industry, labor, government, and other institutions, including secondary schools and other colleges and universities."
More complete details are provided below.
Three Rivers Community College
2080 Three Rivers Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
General Phone: (573) 840-9600
Admissions Phone: (573) 840-9605
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 840-9607
http://www.trcc.edu
Three Rivers Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 247 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, office data entry, office management |
| Business And Management | 15 | accounting technology, marketing, entrepreneurship, sales |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech, mechanic and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | electronics tech, occupational safety tech, quality control tech, industrial tech, environmental engineering tech, computer systems tech, surveying tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | medical lab tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police, corrections administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer networking, web design |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural mechanization |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Three Rivers Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 394 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 20 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 4 |
In 2005, Three Rivers Community College had a total enrollment of 2,935 students (2,063 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 92% |
| Arkansas | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Three Rivers Community College offers campus housing for 184 of its 2,063 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Poplar Bluff, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 840-9605
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,510 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,482 |
| Room and board | $ 3,114 |
| Room charge | $ 3,114 |
| Books and supplies | $ 450 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Three Rivers Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 471300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 840-9607
Three Rivers Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $39,517 | 33 | $39,855 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $39,517 | 33 | $39,855 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 30 | 67 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Three Rivers Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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