Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis Community College is a public college or university in Bridgeton, MO, with about 48 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 21.32% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,660
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,440 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,788 40.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.32%
Saint Louis Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Saint Louis Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Saint Louis Community College?
Saint Louis Community College is located in Bridgeton, MO (ZIP 63044).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Saint Louis Community College public or private?
Saint Louis Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Saint Louis Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,660 in-state, $6,990 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,440.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,469 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,319 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,926 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,016 |
| $110,001+ | $13,244 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,640.
How big is Saint Louis Community College?
Total enrollment: 11,788 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Louis Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 21.32%.
What do graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,242 six years after entry; $35,325 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,725.
29.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Saint Louis Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,244 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,181 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (233 completions)
- CIP 110901 (73 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (71 completions)
- CIP 520302 (56 completions)
- CIP 010601 (55 completions)
- CIP 510904 (48 completions)
- CIP 220302 (39 completions)
- CIP 510602 (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Saint Louis Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.32%; median earnings $35,325 at 10 years; net price $8,440. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,660
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Louis Community College was $3,660.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,440
2024 Value
In 2024 Saint Louis Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,440.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,760 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,440 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$27,960 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 Saint Louis Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.57% 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 Saint Louis Community 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 Saint Louis Community 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 | $2,940 | $5,970 | $7,211 |
| 2014 | $3,030 | $6,060 | $7,152 |
| 2015 | $3,090 | $6,150 | $7,101 |
| 2016 | $3,180 | $6,240 | $7,041 |
| 2017 | $3,285 | $6,435 | $7,565 |
| 2018 | $3,315 | $6,465 | $7,514 |
| 2019 | $3,405 | $6,645 | $6,796 |
| 2020 | $3,495 | $6,825 | $7,056 |
| 2021 | $3,825 | $7,155 | $6,624 |
| 2022 | $3,660 | $6,990 | $7,052 |
| 2023 | $3,660 | $6,990 | $6,458 |
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
40.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Saint Louis Community College in 2024 is 11,788 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
21.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Saint Louis Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Saint Louis Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,725 Median Student Debt
$35,325 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
946.36% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Saint Louis Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 1,181 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 233 completions
CIP 11.0901: 73 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 71 completions
CIP 52.0302: 56 completions
CIP 01.0601: 55 completions
CIP 51.0904: 48 completions
CIP 22.0302: 39 completions
CIP 51.0602: 31 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,244 completions
Most popular programs at Saint Louis Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Saint Louis Community College graduates.
About
Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Bridgeton, MO, offering 48 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 11,788 students. The institution maintains a 21.32% graduation rate. Approximately 29.11% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.32% graduation rate at Saint Louis Community 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 Saint Louis Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,660 and average net price is $8,440 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,242 six years after entry and $35,325 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Louis Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Saint Louis Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,725.
How big is Saint Louis Community College?
Total enrollment is about 11,788 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Saint Louis Community College public or private?
Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Bridgeton, MO.
Is Saint Louis Community College an HBCU?
No. Saint Louis Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Saint Louis Community College a tribal college?
No. Saint Louis Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Saint Louis Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Saint Louis Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
Is Saint Louis Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Saint Louis Community 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.