School Highlights
Bolivar Technical College serves 129 students (42% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bolivar Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Bolivar Technical College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Bolivar Technical College has grown by 8% over five years.
The Bolivar Technical College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 204% over five years.
Total Enrollment
129 students
1,159 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
75 students
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
75 students
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
3%
59%
% Hawaiian
92%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
17%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5833%
0.433%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6154%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,830
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Bolivar Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Bolivar Technical College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What is Bolivar Technical College's ranking?
Bolivar Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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