Jefferson College
Jefferson College is a public community college in Hillsboro, Missouri, serving roughly 2,552 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,250 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,378 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,552 59.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.31%
Jefferson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Jefferson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Jefferson College?
Jefferson College is located in Hillsboro, MO (ZIP 63050-2440).
Is Jefferson College public or private?
Jefferson College is a Public institution.
How much does Jefferson College cost?
Published tuition: $5,250 in-state, $8,850 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,378.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,048 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,745 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,614 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,711 |
| $110,001+ | $10,568 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,000.
How big is Jefferson College?
Total enrollment: 2,552 students.
About 60% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Jefferson College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.31%.
First-year retention: 69.0%.
What do graduates of Jefferson College earn?
Median earnings: $34,913 six years after entry; $40,782 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,285.
29.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Jefferson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (763 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (346 completions)
- CIP 510904 (71 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (46 completions)
- CIP 131299 (38 completions)
- Medical Assistant (33 completions)
- CIP 470201 (27 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (25 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (23 completions)
- CIP 018301 (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Jefferson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.31%; median earnings $40,782 at 10 years; net price $7,378. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jefferson College was $5,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,378
2024 Value
In 2024 Jefferson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,378.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,512 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,378 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,000 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,400 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Jefferson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Jefferson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Jefferson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,280 | $4,560 | $6,348 |
| 2014 | $2,328 | $4,656 | $6,363 |
| 2015 | $2,400 | $4,728 | $5,725 |
| 2016 | $2,400 | $4,728 | $5,615 |
| 2017 | $3,300 | $6,450 | $5,899 |
| 2018 | $3,330 | $6,510 | $7,990 |
| 2019 | $3,840 | $7,200 | $7,923 |
| 2020 | $4,260 | $7,620 | $7,814 |
| 2021 | $4,320 | $7,740 | $8,718 |
| 2022 | $4,440 | $7,980 | $8,485 |
| 2023 | $4,500 | $8,100 | $7,734 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jefferson College in 2024 is 2,552 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.68% 100% Completion Time
38.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.68% of students graduating from Jefferson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Jefferson College.
Return on Investment
$9,285 Median Student Debt
$40,782 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1281.88% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Jefferson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 346 completions
CIP 51.0904: 71 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 46 completions
CIP 13.1299: 38 completions
Medical Assistant: 33 completions
CIP 47.0201: 27 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 25 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 23 completions
CIP 01.8301: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 763 completions
Most popular programs at Jefferson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Jefferson College graduates.
About
Jefferson College is a public institution located in Hillsboro, MO, offering 26 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,552 students. The institution maintains a 38.31% graduation rate. Approximately 29.90% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Hillsboro, MO 63050-2440
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.31% graduation rate at Jefferson College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Jefferson College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,250 and average net price is $7,378 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Jefferson College earn?
Median earnings are $34,913 six years after entry and $40,782 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jefferson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jefferson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,285.
How big is Jefferson College?
Total enrollment is about 2,552 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Jefferson College public or private?
Jefferson College is a public institution located in Hillsboro, MO.
Is Jefferson College an HBCU?
No. Jefferson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Jefferson College a tribal college?
No. Jefferson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Jefferson College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jefferson College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).
Is Jefferson College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Jefferson College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.