School Highlights
Bolivar Technical College serves 144 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bolivar Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bolivar Technical College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
12 staff
55 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bolivar Technical College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bolivar Technical College diversity score of 0.26 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 428% over five years.
Total Enrollment
144 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
90 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
190 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
708 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
90 students
962 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
86%
57%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1%
n/a
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,830
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Bolivar Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Bolivar Technical College is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 91%.
What is Bolivar Technical College's ranking?
Bolivar Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Highest completion rates.
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