Metropolitan Community College-Blue River
Location and Contact Information
20301 E 78 HwyIndependence, MO 64057
USA
Main Tel: (816) 604-6500
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River, or MCC-Blue River, and also known as Blue River Community College, was established in 1997 as a branch campus of Metropolitan Community College. The college boasts of an enrollment of over 3,500 students per semester. MCC-Blue River is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Their sports teams are known as the Trail Blazers. MCC-Blue River offers an array of degrees and certificate programs and is made up of the following academic divisions:
- Division of Business Technology, Mathematics & Public Safety
- Division of Humanities
- Division of Natural Science & Social Sciences
MCC-Blue River has a number of student organizations that arrange various activities throughout the year. Some of these organizations are the Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Center Place Restoration Campus Ministries, Student Activities Council, Re-Entry Club, Organization for the Purpose of Political Discussion, Martial Arts Club, and Drama Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Blue River:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet, MN | 2,206 |
| 2 | Cayuga County Community College | Auburn, NY | 3,900 |
| 3 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster, OH | 1,868 |
| 4 | Community College of Aurora | Aurora, CO | 5,384 |
| 5 | Mountain View College | Dallas, TX | 7,126 |
| 6 | Sussex County Community College | Newton, NJ | 3,759 |
| 7 | Moberly Area Community College | Moberly, MO | 3,972 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 9 | Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus | Valdosta, GA | 1,007 |
| 10 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 180 | 7 |
| < 1 year certificate | 86 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 69 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 41 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,060 in 2009-2010 (2,087 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Financial Planning and Services
- Management Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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