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Bolivar Technical College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 20%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Bolivar, Missouri, Bolivar Technical College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Bolivar Technical College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bolivar Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Bolivar Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Bolivar Technical College is 20% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bolivar Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,260

Cost of attendance at Bolivar Technical College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,260

Cost of attendance at Bolivar Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Bolivar Technical College received on average $3,552 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,552
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 75% $3,173 $9,519
Other Federal Grant 3 75% $3,219 $9,657
State Grant/Scholarships 1 25% $1,000 $1,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 75% $3,552 $10,657

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bolivar Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bolivar Technical College students is 58.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

58.3%

  • white 54.6% 6 students

Service Offerings

Bolivar Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Bolivar Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)