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#12 Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in AmericaBolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit · 4-year
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In America
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#61 of 1,829
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#37 of 704
- Best colleges for nursing in America#62 of 1,068
- Best small colleges in America#58 of 906
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#53 of 684
- Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in America#12 of 154
In Missouri
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,661
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 144 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 8% · Women 92% |
| Total students | 144 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $15,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 92% |
| Admission rate | 95% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $883 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 65% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| Setting | Town |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 63% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 68% |
| Students per faculty member | 7 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 42%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF)About 26 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | Kansas City International Airport (MCI)About 135 miles away |
| Town population | 11,170Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Kansas CityAbout 120 miles away |
| Typical weather | 32°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Bolivar 1 NE, MO |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Bolivar Technical College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 11% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How hard is it to get into Bolivar Technical College?
- Bolivar Technical College admitted 95% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Bolivar Technical College’s graduates do?
- 92% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 490203
- Carnegie classification: Special focus two-year: health professions
- Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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