C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

2-Year Public
📍 Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
C
45/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Quick Stats

12,994
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,711
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

9% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,169 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$277,509
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,344
1-Year Change
+4.1%
For parents & investors

The Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $277,509
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,344/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64128 (9.9% cap, Kansas City)

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🏆 Where Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
of 18 schools
🥉
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
of 24 schools
#4
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 17 schools
#4
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
of 17 schools
#5
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
of 31 schools
#8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
#15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
of 28 schools
#17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
of 100 schools
#26
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,110 $9,600

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$8,711
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,326
$30,001 - $48,000$7,397
$48,001 - $75,000$9,381
$75,001 - $110,000$10,470
$110,001+$12,703

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,375 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 94 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 93 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 92 grads/yr Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 81 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 56 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 53 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 51 grads/yr Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 47 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 44 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 37 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 29 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 27 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 26 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 22 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 22 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 20 grads/yr Language Interpretation and Translation 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs
Computer programmers
$99k/yr 121,200 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

12,994
Total Students
58%
Women
60%
Traditional Age (18-24)
9%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 15%
Black 15%
Asian 3%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 9%
With Family 91%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,169 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 60%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Tuition at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is $7,110 for in-state students and $9,600 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,711.
What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
The graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City a good school?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has a total enrollment of 12,994 students.
Is there rental demand near Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Yes! Approximately 9% of students at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,169 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology