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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 88%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 5,332 students
- 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
Associates Colleges
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 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,332 students
1,606 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,121 students
638 students
# Part-Time Students
3,211 students
968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,332 students
638 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
1%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
77%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
50%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
19%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.69
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
0.6667%
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
n/a
94%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods's ranking?
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: 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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