Jefferson College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Jefferson College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hillsboro, Missouri. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,300 for Missouri residents and $8,100 for other students on average. It offers 44 degree programs through 14 Certificate, 24 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $34,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
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 »	31%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	60% (Full-time) 47% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,506
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,300 for Missouri residents and $8,100 for out-of-state students at Jefferson College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,579) over public community colleges in Missouri.

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 the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Missouri Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,300	$8,100
Books & Supplies	$720
On-Campus Living Costs	$9,465
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,442
Average Financial Aid	$5,506
Cost of Attendance	$16,485	$18,285
After Financial Aid	$10,979	$12,779
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Missouri Residents	Out-of-State Students
Jefferson College	$6,300	$8,100
Public Community Colleges in Missouri	$7,084	$8,579
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Jefferson College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 14 Certificate, 24 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	14	24	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	308 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Precision Production (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	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.

Student Population
	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) Student Population

At Jefferson College, there are 3,626 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,075 students were attending classes through distance learning (479 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,596 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
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