Mineral Area College is a two-year public community college located in Park Hills, Missouri, USA. Founded in 1922 as Flat River Junior College, it changed its name in 1965, and has over 11,000 alumni. Current enrollment has quadrupled in the years since the name change and is currently just under 4,000 students. Students can complete a wide variety of certificate and 2-year degree programs. Students may transfer to four-year institutions to complete Bachelor degree programs or they may participate in the 2+2 programs offered on campus by Central Missouri State University or University of

The mission of Mineral Area College is to serve the community, to provide students a quality, affordable education, and to offer opportunities for professional and personal development in a safe, professional environment. Mineral Area College is dedicated to the belief that learning beyond high school is essential for the full development of individuals� interests and capacities and for the training of responsible citizens who will make a worthy contribution in a democratic society. It further believes the public, two-year community college is in a unique position to contribute to the overall program of higher education by providing the first years of college at a reasonable cost. Close to the community it serves, Mineral Area College meets the needs not only of those who will transfer to other institutions, but also of those who are preparing for careers through occupational programs, and those who value learning for its own sake. Through continuing education and cooperative programs, the College contributes to the economic development and general welfare of the region. Mineral Area College believes in an open door policy that offers to everyone an opportunity to benefit from higher education. The College will at all times strive for quality in its educational programs.

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