Metropolitan Community College Area
Metropolitan Community College Area is a Public, 2-4 years located in Omaha, NE. Metropolitan Community College Area is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Metropolitan Community College Area is $3,375 for Nebraska residents and $4,950 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.80% from last year at Metropolitan Community College Area.
- Total 16,642 students have enrolled in Metropolitan Community College Area and, of that, 3,156 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Metropolitan Community College Area offers 146 programs and 24 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Metropolitan Community College Area is 29% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Metropolitan Community College Area is $3,375 for Nebraska residents and $4,950 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.80% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,195 | $4,680 |
| 2022 | $3,195 | $4,680 |
| 2023 | $3,285 | $4,815 |
| 2024 | $3,285 | $4,815 |
| 2025 | $3,375 | $4,950 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Metropolitan Community College Area offers 137 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Metropolitan Community College Area at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 58 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 35 | 4 |
| Total | 137 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 66 |
| Business/Commerce | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 330 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 171 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 127 |
| Business Administration and Management | 80 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 64 |
Student Population
Total 16,642 students have enrolled to Metropolitan Community College Area. By gender, there are 7,987 male and 8,655 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.92 to 1.
Metropolitan Community College Area offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,156 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 57 | 36 | 21 |
| Asian | 517 | 259 | 258 |
| Black or African American | 1,468 | 590 | 878 |
| Hispanic | 3,025 | 1,421 | 1,604 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| White | 8,098 | 3,966 | 4,132 |
| Two or More Races | 841 | 366 | 475 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2,503 | 1,272 | 1,231 |
| Total | 16,642 | 7,987 | 8,655 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College Area is 29% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $4,141 and 32% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 60% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,141 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 238 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 895 |