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Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO·Public·https://mineralarea.edu/

Campus Identity

Mineral Area College is a public community college in Park Hills, MO. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 85/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Mineral Area College is a public community college in Park Hills, MO. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 85/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$3,480
In-State Tuition
+$370 fees
$6,390
Out-of-State Tuition
+$370 fees
$6,000
Room & Board
15 meals/week
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Town setting

Ski Access

48 miles

Hidden Valley Ski Area

Weather

Warm Climate

49°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

48 mi away
30 skiable acres7 lifts
221 mi away
65 skiable acres8 lifts
28 skiable acres6 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Park Hills, MO

33°Jan37°Feb46°Mar57°Apr66°May74°Jun78°Jul76°Aug69°Sep57°Oct46°Nov36°Dec

Station: FARMINGTON · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

85/100
Pretty Safe
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100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
86/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
44/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$3,480$6,390
Fees
$370$370
Room & Board
$6,000$6,000
Total
$9,850$12,760
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 15 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

50 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
319 grads/yr$37,739
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasAssociate's
53 grads/yr$34,552
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
48 grads/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
43 grads/yr$72,803
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate
33 grads/yr$54,753

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's9 grads$75,632
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's43 grads$72,803
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate20 grads$65,065
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate33 grads$54,753
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's13 grads$49,477
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's319 grads$37,739
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's53 grads$34,552
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate48 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's12 grads
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Associate's8 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mineral Area College located?

Mineral Area College is located in Park Hills, MO. The main campus address is 5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Mineral Area College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Mineral Area College charges $3,480/year for in-state students and $6,390/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($6,000/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $12,760/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Mineral Area College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Mineral Area College the right fit for me?

Whether Mineral Area College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,390/year out-of-state), campus culture in Park Hills, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Mineral Area College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Mineral Area College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Park Hills, MO
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 49°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
85/100
Nearest Airport
St Louis, MO (SUS) · 57 mialso BLV (60 mi), STL (63 mi)

Location

Park Hills, MO

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.