Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a public college or university in Kansas City, MO, with about 39 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 33.64% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,630
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,398 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,649 48.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.64%
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City: what the data shows
Common questions about Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO (ZIP 64111-2429).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City public or private?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a Public institution.
How much does Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City cost?
Published tuition: $3,630 in-state, $9,600 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,398.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,279 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,449 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,621 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,667 |
| $110,001+ | $13,171 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,520.
How big is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Total enrollment: 10,649 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
150%-time completion rate: 33.64%.
First-year retention: 66.8%.
What do graduates of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City earn?
Median earnings: $35,026 six years after entry; $40,796 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,073.
30.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (3,429 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,375 completions)
- Welding Technology (94 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.0202 (93 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (92 completions)
- CIP 150699 (81 completions)
- CIP 470201 (59 completions)
- CIP 150803 (56 completions)
- CIP 430201 (53 completions)
- CIP 520201 (51 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.64%; median earnings $40,796 at 10 years; net price $8,398. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,630
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City was $3,630.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,398
2024 Value
In 2024 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,398.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,398 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,520 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,400 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.10%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City was 0.10%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,790 | $6,810 | $8,407 |
| 2014 | $2,880 | $6,900 | $7,954 |
| 2015 | $2,880 | $6,900 | $7,453 |
| 2016 | $2,880 | $7,050 | $7,210 |
| 2017 | $3,120 | $7,140 | $7,058 |
| 2018 | $3,120 | $7,140 | $6,337 |
| 2019 | $3,240 | $7,410 | $7,066 |
| 2020 | $3,240 | $7,710 | $6,966 |
| 2021 | $3,480 | $9,210 | $6,518 |
| 2022 | $3,630 | $9,600 | $5,332 |
| 2023 | $3,630 | $9,600 | $8,165 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City in 2024 is 10,649 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.38% 100% Completion Time
33.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.38% of students graduating from Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Return on Investment
$10,073 Median Student Debt
$40,796 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1114.46% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 2,375 completions
Welding Technology: 94 completions
Computer Science - 11.0202: 93 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 92 completions
CIP 15.0699: 81 completions
CIP 47.0201: 59 completions
CIP 15.0803: 56 completions
CIP 43.0201: 53 completions
CIP 52.0201: 51 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,429 completions
Most popular programs at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates.
About
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, MO, offering 39 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 10,649 students. The institution maintains a 33.64% graduation rate. Approximately 30.95% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Kansas City, MO 64111-2429
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.64% graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,630 and average net price is $8,398 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City earn?
Median earnings are $35,026 six years after entry and $40,796 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,073.
How big is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Total enrollment is about 10,649 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City public or private?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, MO.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City an HBCU?
No. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City a tribal college?
No. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.6%).
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.