Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods

2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods serves 5,332 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 5,332 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 21%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
106 staff
139 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,332 students
2,125 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,121 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
3,211 students
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,332 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
77%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
17%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
62%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900
$31,100

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,078
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,859
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
21%
94%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Harvard University Alphonse Fletcher Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research -

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods often compared to?
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woodsis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods?
The acceptance rate of Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods is 21%, which is lower than the state average of 94%. Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Missouri with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods?
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods famous alumni include: Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Harvard University Alphonse Fletcher Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.
What is Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods's ranking?
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Lowest acceptance rates and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods located?
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods is located in the Ridgefield neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Ridgefield.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 5,332 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 21%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,393 per year for in-state students and $6,050 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,509 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Missouri is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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