St Charles Community College
About St Charles Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
St Charles Community College teaches in Cottleville, in the western suburbs of St Louis. Nursing and computer programming are among its largest programs, and a quarter of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1986
Location
Cottleville, Missouri
Students
5,017
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,048
Out-of-state: $6,096
Avg Net Price
$5,837
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,422
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
24.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.4%
Transfer Out
25%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
23.9%
$/Student
$6.7K
Class Size
Large
The 24.8% graduation rate is below average, but 63.4% 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
$3,048
In-State
$6,096
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,629
After Financial Aid
$5,837
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,436
Receive Grants
24.6%
Take Loans
6.3%
Tuition is $3,048/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,837.
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 St Charles Community College fund their education.
While in School
24.6%
Get Grants
Free money
6.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,934
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,187
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$66/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,187, 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 St Charles Community College.
Gender
59.1%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,017
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
18.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 42% 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
5,017
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
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
St Charles Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 121 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
121
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
74
Men
47
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of St Charles Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,422
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
523 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
78 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Programming
—
63 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
45 grads
Design and Applied Arts
—
40 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
$31K
31 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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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.