Three Rivers College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	184
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers 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.

Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers College is reported to be 29%, 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 retention rate of students at Three Rivers College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Three Rivers College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,910

Cost of attendance at Three Rivers College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,910

Cost of attendance at Three Rivers 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, 92 of freshman students at Three Rivers College received on average $7,163 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.

$7,163

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	343	64%	$5,846	$2,005,154
Other Federal Grant	398	75%	$5,950	$2,368,250
State Grant/Scholarships	340	64%	$2,166	$736,426
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	121	23%	$3,526	$426,607
Total Grant & Scholarships	493	92%	$7,163	$3,531,283

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers College students is 29.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.5%.

29.0%

African American 12.3% 7 students
white 30.8% 128 students
unknown 36.0% 27 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Three Rivers 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

Three Rivers 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

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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