Three Rivers College

Three Rivers College is a public community college located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, situated in the southeastern part of the state approximately 150 miles south of St. Louis. The main campus occupies 80 acres in a rural setting and serves students across seven counties in the Missouri Bootheel region. Founded in 1966, Three Rivers operates additional locations in Sikeston, Dexter, and Kennett to provide broader access to higher education in the region. The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs, with strong emphasis on technical education, healthcare programs including nursing, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions. Campus facilities include recently renovated classroom buildings, a technology center, and the Bess Activity Center, which hosts the Raiders athletic programs competing in NJCAA Division I sports.