Mineral Area College is a two year public comprehensive community college located in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains of eastern Missouri, in a rapidly growing region 60 miles south of St. Louis on US Highway 67. Mineral Area College is often the first choice among college bound high school seniors and is often the place to which community members turn when re-evaluating career options. At Mineral Area College students receive a strong education while enjoying the full college experience. Mineral Area College offers the opportunity to succeed in life and in a college career. Our focus is the student!