Jefferson College
Jefferson College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Hillsboro, MO. Jefferson College 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 residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,668.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.50% from last year at JeffCo.
- Total 3,626 students have enrolled in JeffCo and, of that, 479 students enrolled online exclusively.
- JeffCo offers 44 programs.
- The graduation rate of JeffCo is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 34.8%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Jefferson College is $6,300 for Missouri residents and $8,100 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.50% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Missouri Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,520 | $7,200 |
| 2021 | $5,940 | $7,620 |
| 2022 | $6,030 | $7,740 |
| 2023 | $6,210 | $7,980 |
| 2024 | $6,300 | $8,100 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Jefferson College offers 44 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Jefferson College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 24 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 34 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 15 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 309 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 49 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 22 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 18 |
Student Population
Total 3,626 students have enrolled to Jefferson College. By gender, there are 1,452 male and 2,174 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
Jefferson College offers online degree/certificate programs and 479 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Asian | 39 | 13 | 26 |
| Black or African American | 79 | 25 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 46 | 78 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 3,145 | 1,253 | 1,892 |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 33 | 41 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 122 | 55 | 67 |
| Total | 3,626 | 1,452 | 2,174 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Jefferson College is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $5,506 and 62% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 60% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,506 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 88 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 251 |