Metropolitan Community College Area: Review & Facts

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Metropolitan Community College Area is a large two-year, public school with 14,545 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1974 and is one of the 11 colleges located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Metropolitan Community College Area.

Majors
Offered
74
Metropolitan Community College Area implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Computer Science, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Metropolitan Community College Area student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (way below Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College Area is very low: 18%. Nearly 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Metropolitan Community College Area is pretty decent -- 14:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very low - about $4,600 a year. The additional fees at Metropolitan Community College Area beyond tuition are about $300; which makes it a total of $4,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Metropolitan Community College Area additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Metropolitan Community College Area and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (531) 622-2400 or check Metropolitan Community College Area Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Metropolitan Community College Area offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Metropolitan Community College Area, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Metropolitan Community College Area provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Metropolitan Community College Area. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Metropolitan Community College Area appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Metropolitan Community College Area Location and Address

Postal Address:
Metropolitan Community College Area
30 & Fort Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68111-1610, USA
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