Warrensburg, MOpublicwacc.warrensburgr6.org
Admit rate has ranged 86%–100% over the last 5 years — notably volatile. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Warrensburg Area Career Center is a no-nonsense vocational school in west-central Missouri that prioritizes job-ready skills over ivy-covered prestige. With a near-open admissions policy (acceptance rates hover between 90-100%) and programs like its state-approved Practical Nursing track, WACC serves as a direct pipeline to local employers—all for an average net price under $12k.
Test-blind — scores not considered
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
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Outcomes & value
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
WACC operates with near-open admissions—sources report Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. between 90.9% (College Board) and 100% (Data USA, Niche), making it one of Missouri's most accessible career training options. The school explicitly targets "motivated adults ready to gain job-ready skills" (College Decoded), with no mention of standardized test requirements in available materials. Current applications focus on adult programs for the 2025-2026 cycle (official website).
The curriculum is laser-focused on vocational training, with standout programs including:
At $2,106 annual tuition (EDsmart), WACC delivers what trade schools do best—affordable, employer-aligned training without gen-ed fluff. The school's Facebook presence reinforces its identity as preparing "motivated responsible lifelong learners" through hands-on instruction.
Limited data exists on traditional campus life—unsurprising for a career center—but the Live Feed shows students engaging in leadership activities and agricultural projects. One post highlights students being "pushed outside their comfort zones" during hands-on training, suggesting an emphasis on practical challenges over social programming.
While graduation rates aren't publicly available, the College Scorecard confirms WACC's focus on workforce outcomes. The school's bargain tuition ($11,646 average Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. after aid) and lack of residential amenities position it as a pure ROI play—get in, get trained, get hired.
WACC is among Missouri's most affordable career schools:
The Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. Calculator helps prospective students estimate out-of-pocket costs, which typically fall below $14k even for aided students (Niche).
WACC embodies the purest form of vocational education—no dorms, no football team, just pragmatic training for in-demand jobs. Its 90-100% Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. and sub-$12k Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. make it a rare beast: a postsecondary institution with zero pretension and maximum accessibility. For west-central Missourians seeking nursing licensure or auto tech certification without debt or delay, this is the place.