Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods
Location and Contact Information
2601 NE Barry RdKansas City, MO 64156
USA
Main Tel: (816) 437-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Mapple Woods Community College, also known as Metropolitan Community college (MCC), was founded in 1969. MCC- Mapple Woods campus is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The college enrolls more than 10,000 students annually. MCC also operates several other campuses which include the Blue River campus, the Business & Technology Center, Longview, Maple Woods, and Penn Valley.
The student body of MCC is diverse and is represented by different communities and countries. It has an active student administration to promote student development. The college is home to several clubs and organizations. Some of them are Phi Theta Kappa, the Cultural Exchange Club, the Engineering Club, and the Fine Arts Club. The campus is also home to a well developed sports training center.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
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.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan Community College-Longview | Lees Summit, MO | 5,848 |
| 2 | Burlington County College | Pemberton, NJ | 8,688 |
| 3 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ | 9,811 |
| 4 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA | 13,035 |
| 5 | Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY | 6,987 |
| 6 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton, FL | 10,838 |
| 7 | Mountain View College | Dallas, TX | 7,126 |
| 8 | Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids, MN | 8,236 |
| 9 | St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | 7,334 |
| 10 | Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | 23,015 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 365 | 8 |
| < 1 year certificate | 10 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 52 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,549 in 2009-2010 (3,076 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Athletics
The school is in the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 25 male students received the aid (men were 81% of those receiving aid) and 6 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 19% of students receiving such aid) .
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Financial Planning and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
- Geography
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
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