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Saint Louis Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Bridgeton, Missouri, Saint Louis Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Saint Louis Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Saint Louis Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Saint Louis Community College is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Saint Louis Community College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Saint Louis Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,295

Cost of attendance at Saint Louis Community College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,155

Cost of attendance at Saint Louis Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Saint Louis Community College received on average $4,300 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,300
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 714 41% $4,628 $3,304,735
Other Federal Grant 1,148 66% $3,803 $4,366,145
State Grant/Scholarships 898 52% $2,051 $1,842,061
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 290 17% $777 $225,338
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,496 86% $4,300 $6,433,544

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Louis Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Louis Community College students is 21.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.1%.

21.4%

  • asian 25.9% 15 students
  • African American 9.0% 57 students
  • white 28.8% 338 students
  • unknown 21.2% 14 students
  • hispanic 23.5% 19 students
  • International Students 15.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 10.7% 11 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Louis Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Louis Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)