- St. Charles Community College is an accredited, affordable, and accessible learning environment providing life-changing opportunities for personal growth and professional success.
School Highlights
St Charles Community College serves 5,705 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 88%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 5,705 students
- In-state tuition: $3,552
- Out-state tuition: $5,280
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Charles Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 514 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St Charles Community College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
514 staff
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Charles Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The St Charles Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,705 students
1,606 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,112 students
638 students
# Part-Time Students
2,593 students
968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
448 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,112 students
638 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,593 students
497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
4%
12%
% Hawaiian
73%
50%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
19%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2389%
0.4251%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,552 is less than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,280 is less than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,552
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$5,579
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,029
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- St Charles Community College was established in 1986; first classes in 1987. A public, comprehensive two-year community college with more than 60 associate's degree and certificate program pathways in the arts, business, and sciences, as well as career-technical fields. Offers community-based classes, workshops, seminars, and events and develops educational partnerships with schools, businesses, agencies, and institutions. The College District covers nearly all of St. Charles County, comprising the Francis Howell, St. Charles, Wentzville, Fort Zumwalt, and Orchard Farm school districts. SCC's broader service area includes the counties of Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, and Pike. Our beautiful 235-acre SCC campus is a source of pride for the entire community, with top-notch instruction and services geared to student success. The new Social Sciences Building, Visual Arts Building, and Café-Bookstore will provide 130,000 square feet of much-needed new space, including more than 35 classrooms and studios, a learning center, and multipurpose meeting areas. Students will enjoy the relaxed setting of the combined café and bookstore, soon to go "wireless" for laptop computer use. The three-building expansion brings the total number to 12 buildings on the beautiful 235-acre campus in Cottleville. St. Charles Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Charles Community College cost?
St Charles Community College's tuition is approximately $3,552 for In-State students and $5,280 for Out-State students.
What is St Charles Community College's ranking?
St Charles Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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