Located in a serene setting overlooking Longview Lake, Longview Community College is an artist's delight with its picturesque landscape surrounded in part by the white fencing that encircled the historic Longview Farm in its day.
School Highlights
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City serves 13,874 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 88%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 13,874 students
In-state tuition: $5,280
Out-state tuition: $6,900
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,874 students
1,606 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
5,873 students
638 students
# Part-Time Students
8,001 students
968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
103 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,873 students
638 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,001 students
497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
16%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
12%
5%
% White
7%
12%
% Hawaiian
59%
50%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
19%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2825%
0.4251%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,280 is more than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,900 is more than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$5,579
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The history of Longview Community College is closely connected to
the R.A. Long family. Long was a pioneer lumber baron whose country
home, the magnificent Longview Mansion, was the focal point of the
Longview Farm. In 1968, Long's daughters donated a 146-acre tract
of land, formerly part of the Longview Farm, to the District for
the purpose of building a college. The District targeted 1969 as
the opening date. Over the years, Longview has built a tradition of
excellence with its premier Program for Adult College Education
(PACE), a nationally-acclaimed Automotive Technology program,
exceptional Engineering and Human Services programs, and Writing
Across the Curriculum. The writing program garnered national
recognition for the college in 2001 when Longview was honored as a
TIME magazine/ The Princeton Review "College of the Year" (the
first community college to receive the honor). In 2003, Longview
was designated by the New Media Consortium as a New Media Center
for its innovation in the use of technology for teaching and
learning. As a comprehensive system, the colleges offer transfer
programs and nearly 70 occupational programs ranging from
automotive technology to veterinary technology. The student body is
characteristic of community college enrollments; students and staff
reflect the ethnicity of the diverse local population. In addition,
Longview has gained recognition for its ABLE program, which serves
students with learning disabilities and brain injuries; Phi Theta
Kappa honor society; and an award-winning Forensics program. A
strong Community Education program offers noncredit learning
opportunities for children, adults, and special populations.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 13,874 students
In-state tuition: $5,280
Out-state tuition: $6,900
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,263 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
