Metropolitan Community College Area

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Metropolitan Community College Area operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Metropolitan Community College Area is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Metropolitan Community College Area is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Metropolitan Community College Area emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College Area is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Metropolitan Community College Area is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Metropolitan Community College Area do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,195

Cost of attendance at Metropolitan Community College Area in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,680

Cost of attendance at Metropolitan Community College Area in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Metropolitan Community College Area received on average $4,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	197	35%	$4,087	$805,072
Other Federal Grant	331	58%	$2,908	$962,456
State Grant/Scholarships	91	16%	$774	$70,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	296	52%	$2,394	$708,716
Total Grant & Scholarships	378	66%	$4,607	$1,741,572

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Metropolitan Community College Area students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Metropolitan Community College Area students is 21.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.0%.

21.7%

asian 20.0% 3 students
African American 6.2% 4 students
white 28.5% 94 students
unknown 18.1% 25 students
hispanic 16.4% 19 students
Mixed Race 26.1% 6 students

Service Offerings

Metropolitan Community College Area provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Metropolitan Community College Area offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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