School Highlights
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center serves 239 students (57% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
(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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center has grown by 21% over five years.
The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
239 students
1,159 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
136 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
103 students
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
136 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
103 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
12%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
2%
59%
% Hawaiian
85%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
17%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6207%
0.433%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center's ranking?
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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