Midwest Institute

4260 Shoreline Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
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  • Midwest Institute offers career focused curriculum with hands on learning. This environment allows students to gain real world experience. From the first day of class, we will work with you as you experience the different stages of building your career. The needs of future employers is the foundation of this process. Our goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to enter your health care Career as an educated and marketable employee. Midwest Institute seeks students who have a sincere interest in the medical field. Your interest, motivation and commitment are a few of the factors measured when considering your acceptance to a program. Midwest Institute has earned an excellent reputation in the community and a solid job placement record for its students. Let us assist you in choosing the career path that best suits your aspirations and expectations. Our programs include medical assisting, dental assisting, veterinary assisting, pharmacy technician, massage therapy, medical office coding and billing, associate of occupational science degree in medical office assisting, associate of occupational science degree in medical massage science, HVAC technician.

School Highlights

Midwest Institute serves 288 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Midwest Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midwest Institute
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
19 staff
139 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
4
16

Student Body

The student population of Midwest Institute has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Midwest Institute diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
288 students
1,159 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
288 students
718 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,407 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Midwest Institute.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
288 students
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
288 students
834 students
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# 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
6%
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% Black
29%
10%
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% White
48%
59%
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% Hawaiian
17%
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
17%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.84%
0.433%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,500
$30,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,837
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
76%
94%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Midwest Institute and the community college average percent admitted of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Midwest Institute?
The acceptance rate of Midwest Institute is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What is Midwest Institute's ranking?
Midwest Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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St. Louis County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in St. Louis County, MO is Midwest Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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