Saint Louis Community College
About Saint Louis Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
St Louis Community College teaches across the city and its suburbs from four campuses. Nursing, allied health and culinary arts are its largest programs, and a quarter of its students go on to a four-year college.
Founded
1967
Location
Bridgeton, Missouri
Students
11,788
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
21.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,660
Out-of-state: $6,990
Avg Net Price
$8,440
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$35,325
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
21.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62%
Transfer Out
25.4%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
33.9%
$/Student
$9.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 21.3% graduation rate is below average, but 62% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,660
In-State
$6,990
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,560
After Financial Aid
$8,440
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,469
Receive Grants
29.1%
Take Loans
4.6%
Tuition is $3,660/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,440.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Saint Louis Community College fund their education.
While in School
29.1%
Get Grants
Free money
4.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,060
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,725
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$71/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,725, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Saint Louis Community College.
Gender
68.7%
Female
31%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,788
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
32.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 69% of the student body. 41.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
11,788
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Saint Louis Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 159 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
159
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
57% / 43%
91
Men
68
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Saint Louis Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$35,325
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
1210 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
227 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$56K
52 grads
1yr Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services
$26K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$26K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Legal Support Services
$32K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $35K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.