St Charles Community College
St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, MO, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various fields of study. St Charles Community College provides students with educational opportunities designed to prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,981 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,008 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.03%
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St Charles Community College was $3,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,981
2024 Value
In 2024 St Charles Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,981.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,981 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,000 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,656 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 St Charles Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St Charles Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
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
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St Charles Community College in 2024 is 5,008 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
10.81% 100% Completion Time
23.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.81% of students graduating from St Charles 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 St Charles Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,187 Median Student Debt
$42,422 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1673.20% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St Charles Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 537 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 84 completions
CIP 11.0201: 75 completions
CIP 52.0201: 65 completions
CIP 50.0402: 49 completions
Education, Other: 38 completions
General Biological Sciences: 26 completions
Medical Assistant: 21 completions
Welding Technology: 19 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,070 completions
Most popular programs at St Charles Community College.
Employment Outcomes
$37,087 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$39,248 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$42,422 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for St Charles Community College graduates.
About
St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, MO, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,008 students. The institution maintains a 23.03% graduation rate. Approximately 24.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Cottleville, MO 63376-0975
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.03% graduation rate at St Charles 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.
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
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.