College statistics
- Address:
- 5270 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO
63601 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://mineralarea.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,680
- Room and Board:
- $6,000
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $54,166,165
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mineral Area College is a public 2-year institution in Park Hills, Missouri, serving students in a town setting. The college focuses on liberal arts and sciences with general studies and humanities, offering foundational coursework and pathways to 4-year degrees.
Enrollment stands at 2,389 students. In-state tuition is $4,680 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,590. Total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $10,680 for in-state students and $13,590 for out-of-state students — among the lowest costs in higher education.
As a community college, Mineral Area College functions primarily as a transfer pathway to 4-year institutions. The college works best for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those needing to complete general education requirements before transferring, and working adults in the region. For current program information, completion rates, and transfer agreements, visit mineralarea.edu.