Mineral Area College

Mineral Area College Overview

Mineral Area College is a public school in the rural setting of Park Hills, Missouri. Mineral Area College was founded in 1922 and enrolls 4,508 undergrads and no graduate students. Mineral Area College ensures housing for up to 212 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Involvement at Mineral Area College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Mineral Area College's theater groups.

Mineral Area College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Mineral Area College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Mineral Area College on the Student Life page.

2022 Mineral Area College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,830
Out-of-State	$6,390

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Is Mineral Area College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Mineral Area College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mineral Area College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Mineral Area College, around 68% come back their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Mineral Area College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. 82% of graduates from Mineral Area College recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Mineral Area College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mineral Area College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Mineral Area College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mineral Area College.

Based on this information, does Mineral Area College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Mineral Area College a good school for you?

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Where is Mineral Area College Located?

Mineral Area College is located in the rural setting of Park Hills, Missouri, in the suburbs of St. Louis.

If you would like to see Mineral Area College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 67 to Park Hills, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Farmington South.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mineral Area College and Park Hills are like without leaving home.

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