Bolivar Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Bolivar Technical College is a private two-year college in Bolivar, Missouri, enrolling about 144 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $28,390 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include White (87.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,390
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.45% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 144 37.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 91.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 42.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 212
- Applicants (IPEDS): 11
- Room & Board: $26,488 annual estimate
Bolivar Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Bolivar Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bolivar Technical College?
Bolivar Technical College is located in Bolivar, MO (ZIP 65613-8095).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Bolivar Technical College public or private?
Bolivar Technical College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bolivar Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $28,390.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $113,560.
How hard is it to get into Bolivar Technical College?
Admission rate: 95.45%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bolivar Technical College?
Total enrollment: 144 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 212 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bolivar Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 91.67%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
64.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bolivar Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (47 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bolivar Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.45%; completion rate 91.67%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$28,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bolivar Technical College was $28,390.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Bolivar Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,560 4-Year Tuition
$26,488 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$3,875 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$58,753 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$235,012 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bolivar Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
64.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bolivar Technical College was 0.00%.
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 Bolivar Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $15,869 | $15,869 | $25,828 |
| 2018 | $17,312 | $17,312 | $24,639 |
| 2019 | $17,760 | $17,760 | $25,971 |
| 2020 | $18,360 | $18,360 | $21,490 |
| 2021 | $20,260 | $20,260 | $25,172 |
| 2022 | $24,610 | $24,610 | $24,200 |
| 2023 | $27,125 | $27,125 | — |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.45% Acceptance Rate
11 Total Applicants
9 Students Admitted
9 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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 & Student Demographics
Bolivar Technical College reported total enrollment of about 144 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (87.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%), and Black or African American (3.5%). About 64.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bolivar Technical College in 2024 is 144 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 212 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 87.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
91.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Bolivar Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bolivar Technical College.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Bolivar Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 47 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Bolivar Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bolivar Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bolivar Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,925
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,661
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bolivar Technical College is a private non-profit institution located in Bolivar, MO, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 144 students. Student body composition includes White (87.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%), Black or African American (3.5%). The admission rate is 95.45%. The 150%-time completion rate is 91.67%. Approximately 64.58% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Bolivar, MO 65613-8095
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 91.67% graduation rate, Bolivar Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bolivar Technical College located?
Bolivar Technical College is located in Bolivar, MO.
What is Bolivar Technical College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bolivar Technical College is 95.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 11 applicants and 9 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bolivar Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $28,390 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $26,488 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bolivar Technical College?
Bolivar Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 212 students, White (87.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Bolivar Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 91.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bolivar Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
Is Bolivar Technical College public or private?
Bolivar Technical College is a private nonprofit institution located in Bolivar, MO.
Is Bolivar Technical College an HBCU?
No. Bolivar Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bolivar Technical College a tribal college?
No. Bolivar Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bolivar Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bolivar Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).
Is Bolivar Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bolivar Technical College 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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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.