Three Rivers College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

0.962% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$9,065

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,604

53.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.3%

161 Graduates

About

Three Rivers College is a higher education institution located in Butler County, MO. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Three Rivers College were General Studies (200 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (8 degrees).

In 2024, 855 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Three Rivers College. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (667 degrees), 8.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Three Rivers College is $3,150, which is $−5,010 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Three Rivers College is $3,150, which is $5,010 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,065.

In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending Three Rivers College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Three Rivers College was $3,150. The cost of tuition at Three Rivers College is $−5,010 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Three Rivers College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,065

2024 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Three Rivers College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,065. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Three Rivers College grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Three Rivers College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,208

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Three Rivers College was of $8,208 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Three Rivers College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Three Rivers College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.29% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Three Rivers College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Three Rivers College had a total enrollment of 2,604 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Three Rivers College is 1,385 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,219. This means that 53.2% of students enrolled at Three Rivers College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Three Rivers College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 9.29% Black or African American, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 0.806% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.576% Asian, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Three Rivers College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.5%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Black or African American Female (8.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Three Rivers College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,604 students. The full-time enrollment at Three Rivers College is 1,385 and the part-time enrollment is 1,219. This means that 53.2% of students enrolled at Three Rivers College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Three Rivers College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Three Rivers College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Three Rivers College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Three Rivers College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,066 enrolled students
Black or African American
242 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Three Rivers College is 79.3% White, 9.29% Black or African American, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 0.806% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.576% Asian, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 136 students (5.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 321 more women than men received degrees from Three Rivers College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Three Rivers College is white (667 degrees awarded). There were 8.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Three Rivers College is General Studies (200 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (8 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Three Rivers College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (384 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Health (267 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Three Rivers College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,584,098 people), Registered nurses (1,550,123 people), Secondary school teachers (488,555 people), Education administrators (284,316 people), and Special education teachers (217,388 people).

The most specialized majors at Three Rivers College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (384 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Health (267 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Education (50 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Three Rivers College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Three Rivers College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (384 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Health (267 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Education (50 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Three Rivers College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,017,114 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,738,106 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (380,560 people), Outpatient care centers (343,323 people), and Offices of physicians (232,620 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Three Rivers College.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
200 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
39 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Three Rivers College was General Studies with 200 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Three Rivers College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

267

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

588

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Three Rivers College, which is 0.454 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (588).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Three Rivers College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Three Rivers College in General Studies, which is 0.626 times less than the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Three Rivers College in General Studies, which is 1.6 times more than the 77 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Three Rivers College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (35.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Three Rivers College is Male and White (35.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
667 degrees awarded
Black or African American
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Three Rivers College is white (667 degrees awarded). There were 8.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

9.71% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
643 degrees awarded
White Female
641 degrees awarded
White Female
619 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Three Rivers College is white female (643 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (641 degrees).

Operations

Three Rivers College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 810k (5.46%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Three Rivers College had a total salary expenditure of 26.3M. Three Rivers College employs 31 Instructors, 8 Assistant professors and 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at Three Rivers College are Female Instructor (16), Male Instructor (15), and Male No academic rank (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Three Rivers College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 10 employees.

Endowment

$14.8M

2024 Endowment

21.3%

growth from 2023

Three Rivers College has an endowment valued at about $14.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Three Rivers College grew 21.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.43M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Three Rivers College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2024 Salaries

15.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Three Rivers College paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($26.3M) and a 15.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.269% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.2% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.1M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Three Rivers College paid a total of $3.1M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Three Rivers College were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 10 employees.

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