2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156

Metropolitan Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning in the state of Missouri. In order to better serve community members the school has grown to consist of five campuses throughout the state: Blue River, Longview, Maple Woods, Penn Valley, and the business Technology College. No matter which campus you choose to attend, you'll still enjoy the same accessible, quality education. Despite the fact that the tuition at Metropolitan community college is approximately a third of what you would pay to attend a public university, the average class size at this Missouri college is 22 students.

Whether you're seeking the career training that will launch you into the workforce, or the solid academic foundation that will help you rise into a traditional bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university, Metropolitan Community College will provide you with the programs and courses that you need to succeed in life.

Quick Facts:

Metropolitan Community College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Various programs within this Missouri school have been accredited or approved by outside institutions. For example, the dental assisting program has been accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, while the veterinary technology program has been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Three of Metropolitan Community College's campuses are involved in intercollegiate athletics. MCC-Longview and MCC-Maple Woods are members of the Region XVI National Junior College Athletic Association, while MCC-Penn Valley is a member of the Greater Kansas City Community College conference.

About 200 international students from over 50 nations, currently attend Metropolitan Community College.

This Missouri college campus offers some courses via the Internet.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.