Metropolitan Community College - Blue River Campus (Independence)

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MCC-Blue River
Education Center, Welcome Center
816.604.6587
br.admissions@mcckc.edu

MCC-Blue River

20301 East 78 Highway, Independence, Missouri 64057-2052

816.604.1000

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Welcome to MCC-Blue River

20301 East 78 Highway Independence, Missouri 64057-2052

Two MCC-Blue River students in a chemistry lab wearing safety googles

Three MCC-Blue River students at a table with an instructor behind them

MCC-Blue River Public Safety Institute brick building with a fire truck and police car in front of it.

MCC-Blue River instructor at the front of a class with three students look at the person in their seats

MCC-Blue River campus entrance features brick buildings, landscaped walkways and mature trees, creating a welcoming college setting.

MCC-Blue River campus entrance features brick buildings, covered walkways and an MCC Blue River banner beside a snow-dusted courtyard.

MCC-Blue River Students study and work on laptops at tables in a classroom, with a large chalkboard wall covered in colorful drawings and messages.

Three MCC-Blue River fire science students wearing matching red department sweatshirts stand in a hallway with U.S. and state flags in the background.

MCC-Blue River Student sits at a table with the MCC Wolf mascot, reviewing papers and a laptop together in a campus common area with study spaces.

MCC Wolf mascot sits with students around classroom tables, participating in discussion and laptop work while others study nearby.

MCC Wolf mascot sits across from a student at a chessboard in a campus classroom, preparing to begin a game among study tables.

MCC Wolf mascot leans against a MCC-Blue River Police Academy patrol car with flashing lights outside the Public Safety building on campus.

MCC Wolf mascot stands in front of a soccer goal with four student athletes wearing team apparel, posing together inside a campus gym.

MCC Wolf mascot sits inside a red ambulance training vehicle, surrounded by emergency medical equipment and EMS program graphics.

MCC Wolf mascot stands beside a utility line truck equipped with a large auger and boom arm inside a spacious technical training facility.

MCC-Blue River students wearing climbing gear, hard hats and safety equipment practice utility pole climbing and lineworker skills in an outdoor training yard.

MCC-Blue River is more than a campus: it's a vibrant community where every individual can write their own story of success. We pride ourselves on being family-oriented, with a perfect blend of academic and social opportunities available.

Kansas City's training hub

Beyond our traditional general education transfer degree, the campus hosts several other specific career training programs including the

police and fire academies
paramedic and EMS training
lineman, and
cybersecurity.

Strong student support

At Blue River, you will see students of all ages and life stages attending classes together, creating an environment where support and belonging are a priority. We are here to support your growth: