St Charles Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
St Charles Community College is a public community college in Cottleville, Missouri, serving roughly 5,017 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,837 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,048. Student demographics in federal data include White (66.2%) and Black or African American (9.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,048
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,837 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,017 63.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 54.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,415
- Room & Board: $14,301 annual estimate
St Charles Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about St Charles Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St Charles Community College?
St Charles Community College is located in Cottleville, MO (ZIP 63376-0975).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is St Charles Community College public or private?
St Charles Community College is a Public institution.
How much does St Charles Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,048 in-state, $6,096 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,837.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,436 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,407 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,698 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,856 |
| $110,001+ | $9,348 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,192.
How big is St Charles Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,017 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,415 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St Charles Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 24.82%.
First-year retention: 63.4%.
What do graduates of St Charles Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,087 six years after entry; $42,422 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,187.
24.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St Charles Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (537 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (84 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (75 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (65 completions)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (49 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other (38 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (26 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (21 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (19 completions)
- English as a Second Language (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St Charles Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.82%; median earnings $42,422 at 10 years; net price $5,837. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,048
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St Charles Community College was $3,048.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,837
2024 Value
In 2024 St Charles Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,837.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,348 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,837 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,192 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,384 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,301 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,449 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$73,796 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St Charles Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.34% 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 St Charles 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 St Charles 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 | $2,400 | $5,280 | $3,415 |
| 2014 | $2,400 | $5,280 | $3,368 |
| 2015 | $2,472 | $5,280 | $3,383 |
| 2016 | $2,544 | $5,352 | $3,487 |
| 2017 | $2,664 | $5,376 | $3,355 |
| 2018 | $2,664 | $5,376 | $2,999 |
| 2019 | $2,880 | $5,520 | $2,993 |
| 2020 | $2,880 | $5,520 | $3,248 |
| 2021 | $2,880 | $5,520 | $4,575 |
| 2022 | $3,000 | $5,664 | $3,875 |
| 2023 | $3,000 | $5,664 | $5,981 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
St Charles Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,017 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.2%), Black or African American (9.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%). About 24.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St Charles Community College in 2024 is 5,017 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,415 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.4%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 66.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.72% 100% Completion Time
24.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.72% of students graduating from St Charles Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 77% male / 23% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
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
1716.94% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St Charles Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 537 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 84 completions
3. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 75 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 65 completions
5. Commercial and Advertising Art: 49 completions
6. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other: 38 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 26 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 21 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 19 completions
Most popular programs at St Charles Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St Charles Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St Charles Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,555
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,713
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, MO, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,017 students. Student body composition includes White (66.2%), Black or African American (9.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.82%. Approximately 24.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Cottleville, MO 63376-0975
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.82% 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Charles Community College located?
St Charles Community College is located in Cottleville, MO.
How much does St Charles Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,048 and average net price is $5,837 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,301 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St Charles Community College?
St Charles Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,415 students, White (66.2%), Black or African American (9.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St Charles Community College?
About 42.0% of students at St Charles Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of St Charles Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,087 six years after entry and $42,422 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St Charles Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St Charles Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,187.
Is St Charles Community College public or private?
St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, MO.
Is St Charles Community College an HBCU?
No. St Charles Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St Charles Community College a tribal college?
No. St Charles Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is St Charles Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, St Charles Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.0%).
Is St Charles Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for St Charles 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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Missouri trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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.