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Four Rivers Career Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Washington, Missouri, Four Rivers Career Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Four Rivers Career Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Four Rivers Career Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 12-to-1, Four Rivers Career Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Four Rivers Career Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,545

Cost of attendance at Four Rivers Career Center in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,419

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,545

Cost of attendance at Four Rivers Career Center in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $9,796

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Four Rivers Career Center was $23,598. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Four Rivers Career Center net price calculator

$23,598

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Four Rivers Career Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $23,598 $425 (2%) $21,482 $21,937 $28,282
2021 $24,023 $8,072 (51%) $21,777 $28,515
2020 $15,951 $2,029 (15%) $15,951
2019 $13,922 $4,658 (50%) $13,922
2018 $9,264 $6,178 (40%) $9,264
2017 $15,442 $3,821 (20%) $15,442
2016 $19,263 $3,854 (25%) $19,101 $22,267 $20,510 $25,007
2015 $15,409 $2,122 (12%) $15,968 $22,294 $23,423
2014 $17,531 -- $17,770 $19,358 $22,133

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Four Rivers Career Center's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $34,475 $1,155 (3%) $16,545 $17,930 -
2021 $33,320 $1,055 (3%) $16,545 $16,775 -
2020 $32,265 $165 $16,095 $16,170 -
2019 $32,430 $1,069 (3%) $15,700 $16,730 -
2018 $31,361 $147 $14,441 $15,920 $1,000
2017 $31,508 $3,766 (14%) $15,441 $15,740 $327
2016 $27,742 $853 (3%) $15,435 $11,980 $327
2015 $26,889 $2,609 (11%) $13,690 $11,980 $1,219
2014 $24,280 $90 $12,490 $10,577 $1,213
2013 $24,190 -- $12,493 $10,577 $1,120

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Four Rivers Career Center estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,575
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $8,360
How much is Four Rivers Career Center application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $5.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Four Rivers Career Center offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Four Rivers Career Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Four Rivers Career Center received on average $6,573 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.

$6,573
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 80% $6,345 $25,380
Other Federal Grant 4 80% $6,345 $25,380
State Grant/Scholarships 1 20% $910 $910
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 80% $6,573 $26,290

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Four Rivers Career Center received $7,900 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,900
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 5 100% $7,900 $39,500
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 5 100% $7,900 $39,500

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Four Rivers Career Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 3 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Four Rivers Career Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 88.6% of undergraduate students being women and 11.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 35, with 31 women and 4 men.

  • men 11.4% 4 students
  • women 88.6% 31 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 23% 8 students
  • 20-21 17% 6 students
  • 25-29 17% 6 students
  • 30-34 14% 5 students
  • 35-39 11% 4 students
  • 22-24 9% 3 students
  • 40-49 6% 2 students
  • 50-64 3% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Four Rivers Career Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Four Rivers Career Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Veteran Services

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