Mineral Area College
Mineral Area College is a public community college in Park Hills, Missouri, enrolling about 1,592 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,660 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,660
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,045 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,592 80.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.09%
Mineral Area College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mineral Area College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mineral Area College?
Mineral Area College is located in Park Hills, MO (ZIP 63601-1000).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Mineral Area College public or private?
Mineral Area College is a Public institution.
How much does Mineral Area College cost?
Published tuition: $5,660 in-state, $8,570 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,045.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,977 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,560 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,970 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,747 |
| $110,001+ | $15,118 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,640.
How big is Mineral Area College?
Total enrollment: 1,592 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mineral Area College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.09%.
First-year retention: 64.8%.
What do graduates of Mineral Area College earn?
Median earnings: $31,300 six years after entry; $35,352 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
32.23% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mineral Area College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (572 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (54 completions)
- Education, Other (45 completions)
- CIP 510904 (42 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (33 completions)
- Medical Assistant (19 completions)
- CIP 190708 (15 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (13 completions)
- CIP 510806 (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mineral Area College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.09%; median earnings $35,352 at 10 years; net price $12,045. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,660
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mineral Area College was $5,660.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,045
2024 Value
In 2024 Mineral Area College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,045.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,180 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,045 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,280 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 Mineral Area College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.21% 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 Mineral Area 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 Mineral Area College 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 | $3,060 | $4,710 | $6,666 |
| 2014 | $3,110 | $5,240 | $8,801 |
| 2015 | $3,220 | $5,620 | $8,435 |
| 2016 | $3,280 | $5,770 | $8,326 |
| 2017 | $3,520 | $6,280 | $8,712 |
| 2018 | $3,670 | $6,430 | $8,260 |
| 2019 | $3,670 | $6,430 | $9,270 |
| 2020 | $3,850 | $6,760 | $8,866 |
| 2021 | $3,850 | $6,760 | $9,663 |
| 2022 | $4,300 | $7,210 | $9,972 |
| 2023 | $5,180 | $8,090 | $11,123 |
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
80.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mineral Area College in 2024 is 1,592 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.8%
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
39.80% 100% Completion Time
49.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.80% of students graduating from Mineral Area College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mineral Area College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$35,352 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
633.75% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mineral Area College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 309 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 54 completions
Education, Other: 45 completions
CIP 51.0904: 42 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 33 completions
Medical Assistant: 19 completions
CIP 19.0708: 15 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 13 completions
CIP 51.0806: 12 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 572 completions
Most popular programs at Mineral Area College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mineral Area College graduates.
About
Mineral Area College is a public institution located in Park Hills, MO, offering 22 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,592 students. The institution maintains a 49.09% graduation rate. Approximately 32.23% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Park Hills, MO 63601-1000
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Mineral Area College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Mineral Area College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,660 and average net price is $12,045 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Mineral Area College earn?
Median earnings are $31,300 six years after entry and $35,352 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mineral Area College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mineral Area College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
How big is Mineral Area College?
Total enrollment is about 1,592 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mineral Area College public or private?
Mineral Area College is a public institution located in Park Hills, MO.
Is Mineral Area College an HBCU?
No. Mineral Area College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mineral Area College a tribal college?
No. Mineral Area College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mineral Area College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mineral Area College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).
Is Mineral Area College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mineral Area 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
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.