Below Average

Score: 38/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Bolivar Technical College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Bolivar, Missouri 65613

🌐 www.bolivarcollege.edu/

Bolivar Technical College — acceptance rate 82%, tuition $22,030

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 0%

Outcomes

35/100

Affordability

25/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

C+

62/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

144

Total Enrollment

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

4.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

82%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bolivar Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$15,000

Median debt at graduation

91.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

64.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bolivar Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$56,383	$50,572	-37%	#961 of 962	#961	$19,534

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bolivar Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $268,183
Avg rent near campus: $1,086/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65724 (3.7% cap, Polk)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$22,030	$22,030

Financial Aid

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 47 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bolivar Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Student Demographics

144

Total Students

92%

Women

32%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%

Hispanic 5%

Black 3%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 92%

Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%

25-64 (Adult) 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bolivar Technical College?

Bolivar Technical College has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Bolivar Technical College?

Tuition at Bolivar Technical College is $22,030 for in-state students and $22,030 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Bolivar Technical College?

The graduation rate at Bolivar Technical College is 0%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Bolivar Technical College a good school?

Bolivar Technical College has a Repit College Score of 38/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Bolivar Technical College?

Bolivar Technical College has a total enrollment of 144 students.

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