Metropolitan Community College Area: Review & Facts

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Metropolitan Community College Area is a large two-year, public school with 13,245 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1974 and is one of the 12 colleges located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
73
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Metropolitan Community College Area.

Metropolitan Community College Area implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Business, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

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 normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
52%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Metropolitan Community College Area is low at 52% (way below Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College Area is very low: 18%. About 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. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$4,800
Low
Average tuition cost is very low, around $4,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Metropolitan Community College Area (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $300; which totals $4,800 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 offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which provides a good 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 obtained 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 Maps



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