Mineral Area College
Mineral Area College (MAC) is located in Park Hills, Missouri. MAC was founded all the way back in 1922. It has gone through many changes since this time, but it has continued to provide great educational opportunities to students in the area. MAC serves around 4,000 students and has become an important part of the community. There are several different certificate programs at this school, as well as many traditional associate degree opportunities. Students often use this school as a transfer school, allowing them to transfer credits over to a larger four-year university. The school has specific partnerships with the Central Methodist University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
MAC has a nursing program that will allow prospective nursing students to pursue their goals. Students will be able to choose either the practical nursing program or the associate degree nursing program. The curriculum at this school is designed to prepare students for the rigors of working as a professional nurse in a variety of different medical settings. Those who have already achieved LPN status will be able to pursue advanced placement in the associate degree nursing program. Graduates of the nursing programs will become eligible to take the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exams.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students3,700 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 12 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 78 miles radius of Mineral Area College
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Jefferson College
29 miles away |
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East Central College
49 miles away |
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Southwestern Illinois College
55 miles away |
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Saint Louis Community College
56 miles away |
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St Charles Community College
64 miles away |
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Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
64 miles away |
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Rolla Technical Institute/Center
69 miles away |
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Three Rivers College
74 miles away |
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John A Logan College
76 miles away |
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Lewis and Clark Community College
78 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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East Central College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Jefferson College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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State Fair Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Three Rivers College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1971 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $15 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $110/credit | |
| In State Students | $150/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $202/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,950 | $6,750 | $9,090 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,700 | $10,500 | $14,140 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,750 | $18,750 | $25,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Mineral Area College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 61% | $4,247 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $506 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $1,931 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $3,578 |
| Federal Student Loans | 21% | $4,898 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,411
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,065 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,250 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,877 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,976 |
| Over $110,000$10,725 |
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Student Population
3,700
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,069
Women
1,631
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
91% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
