Overview
Jefferson College is a 2-year community college with three campuses south of St. Louis. Jefferson is home to 58 academic departments offering degrees and certificates in subjects such as Geology, Culinary Arts, and TV Production. The college’s Project SUCCESS initiative features numerous student services including peer tutoring and visits to 4-year colleges and universities. Jefferson is also home to a chapter of Active Minds, an organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness and providing resources to aid students.
Average Net Price:
$7,923
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,300 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,100 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,346 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,524
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,492
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,136
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
62%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3069
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,492
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,955,076
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$29,258
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,048
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,089
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
Students receiving federal loans
8%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,985
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,000
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
3,626
Total Number of Undergrads
3,626
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
29
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,089
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingSmall enough to get all the help you need. Big enough to feel apart of something. Jefferson College offers the help you need and keeps you involved in many different ways.
Kathy from Hillsboro, MO
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