Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Academic Overview

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a 2-4 years, public school located in Kansas City, Missouri.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,110 for Missouri residents and $9,600 for other students on average. It offers 69 degree programs through 35 Certificate, 34 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 9 programs (7 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
Phone	816-604-1000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$7,110 Out-of-State$9,600
Student Population »	12,872 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	28%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	60% (Full-time) 38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,014
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,110 for Missouri residents and $9,600 for out-of-state students at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,605) over public community colleges in Missouri.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. Then, we compare its costs to Missouri community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Missouri Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,110	$9,600
Books & Supplies	$1,992
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,818
Average Financial Aid	$5,014
Cost of Attendance	$25,920	$28,410
After Financial Aid	$20,906	$23,396
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,500

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Missouri Residents	Out-of-State Students
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City	$7,110	$9,600
Public Community Colleges in Missouri	$7,112	$8,605
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 9 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 7 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	7	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	35	34	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Technical Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)	NOT OFFERED	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	1,194 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	1,209 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Corrections	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building/Property Maintenance	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	104 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	41 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Retail Management	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 12,872 students at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 5,483 male students and 8,391 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	13,874	5,873	8,001
Male Students	5,483	2,555	2,928
Female Students	8,391	3,318	5,073

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, there are 12,872 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 6,695 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,963 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,732 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	12,872
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,963
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	3,732
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	6,177