- The Forest Park campus is adjacent to several other major health, cultural and educational centers, such as the St. Louis Science Center, Saint Louis University High School and the BJC medical complex. Forest Park is Missouri's leading provider of health technology training, offering 13 medical programs, ranging from Funeral Services and Diagnostic Medical Sonography to Dental Hygiene, Nursing and Health Information Technology. Forest Park also is the premier trainer for the hospitality industry in St. Louis, offering programs in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts and Tourism. Forest Park also supports the William J. Harrison Education Center in North St. Louis, offering credit and non-credit courses and contractual training.
School Highlights
Saint Louis Community College serves 15,649 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 15,649 students
- In-state tuition: $4,410
- Out-state tuition: $6,060
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Saint Louis Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 528 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Saint Louis Community College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
Total Faculty
528 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
Student Body
The student population of Saint Louis Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Saint Louis Community College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,649 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
5,474 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
10,175 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
958 students
197 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,474 students
708 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,175 students
962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
31%
10%
% White
50%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
20%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,410 is more than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,060 is more than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,410
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,060
$5,579
Tuition Notes
$122 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Archers
- 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. At Forest Park we specialize in freshman - and- sophomore-level courses taught by faculty, not graduate students or teaching assistants. Our teachers hold master's and doctorate degrees or advanced licensing degrees in technical fields. Our classes are small and taught at times to fit your busy schedule -including evenings and weekends. In fact, you can earn a general transfer degree totally on weekends through our accelerated Weekend College program. Forest Park offers intercollegiate competition in soccer, basketball, baseball and softball for both men and women. Forest Park is committed to providing quality opportunities in athletics that enhance the students educational experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Louis Community College cost?
Saint Louis Community College's tuition is approximately $4,410 for In-State students and $6,060 for Out-State students.
What is Saint Louis Community College's ranking?
Saint Louis Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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