Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods

2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Navy and Gold
Total Faculty
106 staff
55 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,332 students
1,127 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
2,121 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
3,211 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,332 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,332 students
708 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
77%
57%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
20%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
29%
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%
91%
Source: 2025 (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 91%. 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 (2026)

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

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