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 Stats (2025)
- 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
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 0.40 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
1,159 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
0.40
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
0.6154%
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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