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Colleges and Universities
Seven local Colleges and Universities are within the path of Totality. More than 40,000 student are enrolled at these campuses. Most of these campuses have venues that could accommodate student and Public eclipse viewing. Athletic fields or stadiums with parking, food, water, restrooms, sound and video systems offer ideal facilities for large events. Here is the list of local colleges and universities in the eclipse path:
School | Location | Enrollment | Distance from Center line (km) Path is 114km wide |
East Central College | Union | 4618 | 10 |
Jefferson College | Hillsboro | 5523 | 9 |
Maryville University | Town and Country | 3600 | 50 |
Mineral Area College | Park Hills | 3900 | 29 |
Missouri Baptist University | St. Louis | 4615 | 50 |
St. Charles Community College | St. Charles Co. | 11600 | 56 |
St. Louis Community College | St Louis Co. | 24000 | 57 |
Webster University | Webster Groves | 5000 | 51 |
There is more good news, there are seven more local colleges and universities that are within 70km of the centerline. More than 63,000 students are enrolled at these seven campuses, Since the eclipse path is 114km wide this means that these seven institutions are within 18km of the path.
School | Location | Enrollment | Distance from Center line (km) Path is 114km wide |
Fontbonne University | Clayton | 2950 | 57 |
Harris-Stowe State University | St. Louis | 1854 | 59 |
Lindenwood University | St. Charles | 11421 | 64 |
Ranken Technical College | St Louis | 2300 | 60 |
Saint Louis University | St. Louis | 13784 | 59 |
University of Missouri–St. Louis | St. Louis | 16809 | 65 |
Washington University in St. Louis | St. Louis | 14114 | 58 |