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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.
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Campus Location20301 E 78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
USA
Main Tel: (816) 655-6000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River HighlightsWhere Metropolitan Community College-Blue River stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 262 | 9 | | < 1 year certificate | 64 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 37 | 3 |
Blue River StudentsThe student enrollment at Blue River was 2,892 in 2007 (1,733 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,260 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,700 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Blue River participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 35 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Financial Planning and Services
- Management Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (217 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (114 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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