Mineral Area College is a two year public comprehensive community college located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of eastern Missouri, in a rapidly growing region 60 miles south of St. Louis on US Highway 67. Mineral Area Collegeis often the first choice among collegebound highschool seniors and older students, and often the place to which community members turn when re-evaluating career options. At Mineral Area Collegestudents 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!