Metropolitan Community College-Blue River
Independence, MO
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,499
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✗NO
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✗NO
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
More than 3,500 students each fall seek success at our Blue River campus in Independence. In addition to strong gen ed programs, it is home to excellent music and theatre programs and the Public Safety Institute with its peace officer, firefighter and EMT-paramedic training.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 5,520
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 5,520
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,499
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✗NO
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✗NO
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✗NO
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✗NO
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✗NO
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Costs
Undergraduate
$5,520
In State$7,140
Out of StateGraduate
$0
In State$0
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$2,050
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 1,050
Student Population
Student Count
15,158
Undergraduate0
Graduate122
GI Bill StudentsMale
33%
PopulationFemale
67%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Rural
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
2 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Online Graduate
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
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Admission Info
20301 East 78 Highway.
Independence,
MO 64057
816-220-6577
816-655-6014
Veteran Affairs Info
Doloris Leuellyn
20301 East 78 Highway.
Independence,
MO 64057
816-604-1000
816-655-60
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