Metropolitan Community College

Metropolitan Community College, established in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute, stands as the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri. As the first community college in Missouri and one of the first in the nation to award associate degrees, we have dedicated over a century to preparing students, serving communities, and creating opportunities for all. Our open-access policy ensures that first-time, returning, transfer, dual-credit, part-time, and full-time students receive the tools needed for academic success. With 125 associate degree and certificate programs across five campuses, we provide pathways for career advancement, transfer to four-year institutions, and lifelong learning. Our student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 ensures personalized classroom support, while over $30 million in annual grants, scholarships, and third-party aid helps students pursue education without overwhelming debt.

Guided by our mission to serve diverse communities, we offer workforce development partnerships, continuing education, and community enrichment events that reflect our commitment to regional economic strength. Through state-of-the-art facilities like the Health Science Institute and Advanced Technical Skills Institute, we deliver hands-on training in high-demand fields, preparing graduates for immediate workforce impact. Our strategic focus on affordabilitywhere in-district tuition costs about one-third of typical four-year institutionspositions MCC as a national model for accessible, high-value education.