St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

1297 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • St. Louis College of Health Careers (SLCHC) fosters an environment of positive change and growth within itself, the community, and the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The College places special emphasis in assisting the unemployed or underemployed and those seeking to learn new job skills, thus moving individuals closer to full economic independence. SLCHC educates allied health professionals to meet the ever-changing needs of the health care sector. SLCHC develops and refines programs based on current health care trends. Since its founding, the College has embraced those seeking an avenue through which to improve their quality of life. Our goals at St. Louis College of Health Careers, are to Provide a supportive, flexible learning environment, Provide the opportunity for career training, Develop self-sufficient graduates, Provide ongoing outreach and guidance services that develop self-esteem and critical thinking, Assist in employment preparation and job search. St. Louis College of Health Careers has maintained a fundamental educational philosophy since its inception, and is dedicated to meeting the educational needs and professional expectations of its students. The College strives to prepare students to become competent members of the health care community. To this end, the College developed an educational structure that combines theoretical instruction with clinical experience in a specialized field, and believes this combination will best prepare students for technical careers in health care. SLCHC believes that a medical professional is best trained in a health care environment. For this reason, clinical experiences are offered within medical facilities in the St. Louis area, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors? offices, and clinics. This allows clinical instruction in a modern health care environment. Qualified educators and health care professionals supervise both classroom instruction and the clinical experience.

School Highlights

St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton serves 520 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
47 staff
139 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
10
9

Student Body

The student population of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton diversity score of 0.56 is equal to the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
520 students
2,348 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
293 students
1,145 students
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# Part-Time Students
227 students
1,203 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
460 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
287 students
1,145 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
11 students
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MO All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
214 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
13 students
13 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
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% Black
40%
7%
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% White
51%
62%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
21%
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Diversity Score
0.56
0.56
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
27%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.29%
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$30,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,987
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,117
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
63%
95%
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton?
The acceptance rate of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 95%. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Missouri with low acceptance rates.
What is St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton's ranking?
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

St. Louis County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in St. Louis County, MO is Midwest Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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