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Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
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Annual Tuition
$3,630
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
28.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$40,796
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Kansas City, MO. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,630, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 28.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$7,260
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$10,796
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$100,700
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$208,660
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 29%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is $10,073.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$3,630
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
63.9%
Success
28.9%
In-State Cost
$3,630
Age 25+ Students
25.1%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 1
Working at 6yr
5,716 students
Living In Kansas City
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$985
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,098
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,258
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Kansas City metropolitan area.