The Florissant Valley campus is known for excellence in engineering and technology, in addition to a strong general education curriculum. The campus is home to St. Louis' only two-year biotechnology program, which is a leader in providing highly skilled workers for this emerging industry. Florissant Valley also offers unique programs in chemical technology and deaf communications, and has nationally recognized programs in art and childcare. The childcare program has an on-site Child Development Center, which is a national model, licensed by the state of Missouri and the National Association for the Education of the Young Child.
School Highlights
Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley serves 7,438 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 88%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 7,438 students
In-state tuition: $3,690
Out-state tuition: $4,740
Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,438 students
1,606 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,177 students
638 students
# Part-Time Students
4,261 students
968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,438 students
638 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
50%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
19%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
9%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$32,400
$32,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,690 is less than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,740 is less than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,690
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,740
$5,579
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$7,500
$8,328
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$3,500
$4,074
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Today, with a service area that spans 718 square miles, St. Louis
Community College is Missouri's largest and one of the nation's
most noted community college systems. Nearly 65,000 persons of all
ages and educational backgrounds enroll for credit and non-credit
courses each semester. Approximately one-half the households in the
St. Louis area have at least one person who has attended the
college. St. Louis Community College's three campuses, Florissant
Valley, Forest Park and Meramec, are shaped by their urban and
suburban communities, and many programs are planned for the needs
and special interests of their surrounding areas. The campuses
offer freshman- and sophomore-level college transfer, career and
developmental programs, plus non-credit continuing education
courses. Each campus was designed to serve an area population of
400,000 to 600,000. Because the campuses primarily serve local
students, sites were chosen on the basis of commuter access,
availability of public transportation, cost, size, utilities,
environment, projected population growth and community interest.
The college also offers credit and non-credit courses through its
continuing education programs. The courses, offered at more than 50
locations, represent program areas ranging from on-site career
training at businesses, industries and government agencies to
personal subjects to instructional television. Florissant Valley is
situated on 108 acres of rolling, wooded hills in North St. Louis
County. The well-lighted and well-maintained campus is conveniently
located on Highway 270 near Highway 170. The campus is known for
excellence in engineering and technology, teacher education and
general education. A nationally recognized art program, chemical
technology program and child care program with a Child Development
Center are located on the Florissant Valley campus. About 10,000
students are enrolled in transfer, career and continuing education
courses.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 7,438 students
In-state tuition: $3,690
Out-state tuition: $4,740
Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Did You Know?
For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,263 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
