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Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO·Public·1,530 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,530 students.

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1,530
Students
$11,123
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,900
Earnings
10 yr
$7,815
Debt

About This School

Mineral Area College is a public institution located in Park Hills, Missouri with approximately 1,530 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,123 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mineral Area College is a public junior college in Park Hills, Missouri. Students can participate in the 2+2 programs offered on campus by Central Methodist University or University of Missouri-St. Louis. The college enrolled 2,640 students in 2019.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while exploring your options — at just $11,123/year after aid and a median debt of only $7,815, this is one of the more affordable paths into higher education. The 2+2 transfer partnerships with Central Methodist and UMSL are a genuine asset if you plan to earn a four-year degree. The honest concern: median earnings of $29,900 a decade after enrollment are quite modest, so be intentional about which program you pursue and have a clear transfer or career plan going in.

Founded
1922
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions22%
Education9%
Computer Science1%
Business & Marketing1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,090
Avg Net Price
$11,123
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$7,815

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,815
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,815
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White85%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,530 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mineral Area College

5270 Flat River Road

Park Hills, MO 63601-1000

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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