State Fair Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
State Fair Community College is a public community college in Sedalia, Missouri, serving roughly 2,694 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,985 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,176. Student demographics in federal data include White (76.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,176
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,985 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,694 72.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 13.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,427
- Room & Board: $9,332 annual estimate
State Fair Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about State Fair Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is State Fair Community College?
State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, MO (ZIP 65301-2199).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is State Fair Community College public or private?
State Fair Community College is a Public institution.
How much does State Fair Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,176 in-state, $7,416 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,985.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,288 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,309 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,272 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,589 |
| $110,001+ | $10,858 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,704.
How big is State Fair Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,694 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,427 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at State Fair Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.08%.
First-year retention: 60.5%.
What do graduates of State Fair Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,659 six years after entry; $35,562 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
35.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is State Fair Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (459 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51 completions)
- Metal Fabricator (47 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (45 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (45 completions)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician (33 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (27 completions)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations (20 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is State Fair Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.08%; median earnings $35,562 at 10 years; net price $7,985. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,176
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at State Fair Community College was $4,176.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,985
2024 Value
In 2024 State Fair Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,985.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,985 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,704 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,664 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,332 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$525 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,033 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,132 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for State Fair Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.29% 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 State Fair 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 State Fair 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 | $5,880 | $5,678 |
| 2014 | $2,352 | $4,752 | $6,662 |
| 2015 | $2,640 | $5,040 | $4,824 |
| 2016 | $2,640 | $5,280 | $4,841 |
| 2017 | $2,880 | $5,640 | $4,965 |
| 2018 | $3,000 | $5,760 | $4,723 |
| 2019 | $3,240 | $6,000 | $4,349 |
| 2020 | $3,288 | $6,168 | $6,607 |
| 2021 | $3,288 | $6,168 | $6,419 |
| 2022 | $3,624 | $6,648 | $6,908 |
| 2023 | $4,104 | $7,248 | $7,485 |
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
State Fair Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,694 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), and Black or African American (6.0%). About 35.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at State Fair Community College in 2024 is 2,694 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,427 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.5%
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 76.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.99% 100% Completion Time
44.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.99% of students graduating from State Fair 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: 33% male / 67% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Metal Fabricator: 94% male / 6% 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 State Fair Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$35,562 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1013.40% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for State Fair Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 459 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 51 completions
3. Metal Fabricator: 47 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 45 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 45 completions
6. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 33 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
8. Child Care and Support Services Management: 27 completions
9. Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations: 20 completions
Most popular programs at State Fair Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for State Fair Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for State Fair Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,845
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,414
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
State Fair Community College is a public institution located in Sedalia, MO, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-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, Metal Fabricator. Enrollment is approximately 2,694 students. Student body composition includes White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), Black or African American (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.08%. Approximately 35.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Sedalia, MO 65301-2199
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
State Fair Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is State Fair Community College located?
State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, MO.
How much does State Fair Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,176 and average net price is $7,985 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,332 annually.
What is the student body demographics at State Fair Community College?
State Fair Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,427 students, White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend State Fair Community College?
About 48.0% of students at State Fair Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of State Fair Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,659 six years after entry and $35,562 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at State Fair Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do State Fair Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is State Fair Community College public or private?
State Fair Community College is a public institution located in Sedalia, MO.
Is State Fair Community College an HBCU?
No. State Fair Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is State Fair Community College a tribal college?
No. State Fair Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is State Fair Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, State Fair Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.8%).
Is State Fair Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for State Fair 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.