Location | Independence, Missouri |
Online | mcckc.edu |
School Type | Public 2 Year |
Setting | Rural Fringe |
Size | Small |
Status | Non-profit |
On Campus Housing | |
Level of Study | Undergrad |
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River serves eastern Jackson County from its campus in Independence, Missouri, located 20 miles east of downtown Kansas City. The suburban campus, established in 1997, features modern academic buildings situated on 38 acres near the Little Blue River. As part of the Metropolitan Community College system, Blue River focuses on technical and career programs, with particular emphasis on public safety, computer-integrated manufacturing, and industrial technology. The campus houses specialized facilities including an electric utility line technician field training area and industrial technology labs. Students can complete associate degrees and certificates while taking advantage of the campus's Learning Resource Center and student support services, though the institution operates as a commuter campus without on-site housing.
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Other Fees | $180 |
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | N/A |
Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
Total One Year Cost | $5,910 |
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Other Fees | $180 |
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | N/A |
Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
Total One Year Cost | $7,530 |
Subject | Percent of Class |
---|---|
Liberal Arts and Humanities | 64% |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 30% |
Business | 3% |
Computer and Information Sciences | 2% |
Education | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=440305 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan Community College Blue River.
Current students may use the Metropolitan Community College Blue River GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024