College statistics
- Address:
- 2080 Three Rivers Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO
63901 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://trcc.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,150
- Room and Board:
- $7,002
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $50,484,149
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Three Rivers is a community college in a small town setting, designed to serve students in southeast Missouri who want accessible, affordable higher education. Like most two-year schools, it focuses on general education courses, career training, and transfer programs that let students move on to four-year universities. The college is part of Missouri's public community college system and draws a mix of students from the region—some starting their college careers here, others training for specific jobs.
The college enrolls about 2,682 students. Tuition runs $6,090 per year whether you're from Missouri or out of state, and with room and board, the total cost of attendance comes to $22,086 annually. That's genuinely affordable compared to most four-year institutions, which is the whole point of community college.
The six-year graduation rate sits at 34.5 percent, which is lower than you'd hope but not unusual for community colleges—many students attend part-time, work while studying, or transfer before completing a degree here. Three Rivers is best suited for students who need flexibility, affordability, and a smaller environment while they figure out their next step, whether that's earning a certificate, completing an associate degree, or transferring to a university.