Three Rivers Community College
Location and Contact Information
2080 Three Rivers BlvdPoplar Bluff, MO 63901
USA
Main Tel: (573) 840-9600
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
Three Rivers Community College, also referred to as TRCC, is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States. It was established in the year 1967. The college campus spreads over an area of more than 80 acres. Three Rivers Community College offers over 40 degrees and certificate programs through the following academic divisions:
- Business and Social Science
- Health and Human Services
- Humanities and Performing Arts
- Math, Science and Technology
A large number of student clubs and organizations are available at Three Rivers Community College. These include the Alpha Beta Gamma, Marketing Management Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, and Lambda Alpha Epsilon. Three Rivers Community College's students also participate in sports such as basketball, softball, and baseball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in office and administration, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,338 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,310 |
| Room and board | $ 3,324 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid
Three Rivers Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 88% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 67% | $4,785 |
| Institutional Grant | 18% | $2,513 |
| Federal Grant | 64% | $3,645 |
| Pell Grant | 64% | $3,472 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $929 |
| State or Local Grant | 38% | $1,148 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 20% | $3,553 |
| Federal Loan | 20% | $3,553 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Three Rivers Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Central College | Union, MO | 3,591 |
| 2 | Terra State Community College | Fremont, OH | 2,659 |
| 3 | University of Montana-Helena College of Technology | Helena, MT | 1,180 |
| 4 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland, TN | 3,335 |
| 5 | Snead State Community College | Boaz, AL | 2,249 |
| 6 | Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen, WA | 2,330 |
| 7 | Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 8,298 |
| 8 | South Central College | North Mankato, MN | 3,839 |
| 9 | Temple College | Temple, TX | 5,178 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 444 | 19 |
| < 1 year certificate | 41 | 17 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 10 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 34 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 29 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,114 in 2009-2010 (2,425 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Three Rivers Community College provides on-campus housing for 184 of its 2,425 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Mechanization
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Forest Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
