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Mineral Area College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 229
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Park Hills, Missouri, Mineral Area College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Mineral Area College 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.

Mineral Area College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mineral Area College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Mineral Area College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,200

Cost of attendance at Mineral Area College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,760

Cost of attendance at Mineral Area College 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.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Mineral Area College received on average $5,521 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.

$5,521
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 247 49% $4,943 $1,220,927
Other Federal Grant 247 49% $4,979 $1,229,851
State Grant/Scholarships 324 64% $2,501 $810,326
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 115 23% $4,389 $504,789
Total Grant & Scholarships 461 91% $5,521 $2,544,966

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mineral Area College 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 Mineral Area College students is 42.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.6%.

42.5%

  • African American 25.0% 4 students
  • white 43.1% 203 students
  • unknown 30.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 53.8% 7 students
  • International Students 80.0% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 22.2% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Mineral Area College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mineral Area College 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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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