C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
24/100 · earnings-weighted

Three Rivers College

2-Year Public
📍 Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

2,682
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,108
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Three Rivers College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$173,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1-Year Change
+9.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$32,442
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,566
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,000
Median debt at graduation
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
48.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

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 Three Rivers 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$65,883$73,554-9%#782 of 962#683$14,021
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$48,396+14%#185 of 476#141—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$44,271-5%#281 of 426#205—
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$30,736$40,141-22%#24 of 28#24$11,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,645$36,697-17%#831 of 947#753$8,171
Marketing—$34,725-22%#29 of 30#27—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$30,830$34,035-5%#14 of 21#13$8,171

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 Three Rivers College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $173,214
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,000/mo — vs ~$382/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 63901 (4.5% cap, Poplar Bluff)

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🏆 Where Three Rivers College Ranks

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

#12
Pre-Nursing Studies
of 21 schools
#21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,350 $4,350
Room $3,440
Board $3,362
Total Cost (On-Campus) $22,086 $22,086

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
65%
Receive Pell Grants
8%
Take Out Loans
$10,108
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,293
$30,001 - $48,000$10,144
$48,001 - $75,000$10,905
$75,001 - $110,000$12,340
$110,001+$12,597

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 200 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 184 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 104 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 53 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 50 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 39 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 25 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 20 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 20 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 16 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 13 grads/yr Behavioral Aspects of Health 12 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 10 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 9 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 7 grads/yr Agricultural Mechanization, General 7 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 6 grads/yr Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Three Rivers College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Teachers and instructors, all other
$65k/yr 153,800 jobs

Student Demographics

2,682
Total Students
69%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 3%
Black 10%
Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 8%
Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 58%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~904 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 14%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 53%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Three Rivers College?
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 Three Rivers College?
Tuition at Three Rivers College is $4,350 for in-state students and $4,350 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,108.
What is the graduation rate at Three Rivers College?
The graduation rate at Three Rivers College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Three Rivers College a good school?
Three Rivers College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): 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 Three Rivers College?
Three Rivers College has a total enrollment of 2,682 students.
Is there rental demand near Three Rivers College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Three Rivers College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 904 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Poplar Bluff area.

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