Jefferson College is a public community college located in Hillsboro, MO. It offers 44 programs for degree/certificate.
It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees of Jefferson College is $6,300 for Missouri residents and $8,100 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Missouri public community colleges' average ($8,605).
The school has 3,626 students, which is higher than Missouri community collleges' average (1,308). In addition, 479 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Missouri community colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Jefferson College. Then, we compare its costs to Missouri community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $6,300 | $8,100 |
Books & Supplies | $720 | |
On-Campus Living Costs | $9,465 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $13,442 | |
Average Financial Aid | $4,689 | |
Cost of Attendance | $16,485 | $18,285 |
After Financial Aid | $11,796 | $13,596 |
Missouri Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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Jefferson College | $6,300 | $8,100 |
Public Community Colleges in Missouri | $7,112 | $8,605 |
Public Community Colleges in U.S. | $4,992 | $8,639 |
Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study
Jefferson College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
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Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 20 | 24 | NOT OFFERED |
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 13 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 1 completers |
6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | NOT OFFERED | 31 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Child Care and Support Services Management | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 356 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 8 completers |
2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 21 completers |
9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 3 completers |
4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Welding Technology/Welder | 7 completers |
6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Precision Production (other) | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Music | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 2 completers |
7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 5 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 3 completers |
17 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 49 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 45 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | 1 completers |
23 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 3,626 students at Jefferson College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,429 male students and 2,251 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 3,680 | 1,698 | 1,982 |
Male Students | 1,429 | 698 | 731 |
Female Students | 2,251 | 1,000 | 1,251 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 3,626 total students, 2,075 students enrolled through distance learning (479 students enrolled exclusively and 1,596 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 3,626 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 479 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 1,596 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,551 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Jefferson College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO |
Phone | 636-797-3000 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$6,300 Out-of-State$8,100 |
Student Population » | 3,626 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 32% |
Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
Retention Rate | 60% (Full-time) 47% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $4,689 |
Students to Faculty | 15:1 (6.67%) |