Best St. Louis County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 42,529 students in St.
Louis County County, Missouri. The top ranked community college in St.
Louis County, MO is Midwest Institute. St. Louis County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.34, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.

Top Ranked St. Louis County Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Midwest Institute
Public
4260 Shoreline Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
(314) 344-4440
| 288 students
American Trade School
Private for-profit
3925 Industrial Drive
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 423-1900
| 100 students
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
Private for-profit
1297 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 529-0000
| 713 students
Saint Louis Community College
Public
3221 McKelvey Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 539-5005
| 21,021 students
3400 Pershall Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
| 7,438 students
11333 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
| 11,439 students
2645 Generations Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 422-2000
| 1,530 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in St. Louis County, MO

Community Colleges in St. Louis County, MO (Closed)

School
Location
Students
Hickey College (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
940 Westport Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 434-2212
| 415 students
1405 South Hanley Road
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 768-7800
| 586 students
1345 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 651-1600
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in St. Louis County, MO?
There are 7 community colleges serving 42,529 students in St. Louis County, MO.
What is community college diversity score in St. Louis County, MO?
Community colleges in St. Louis County, MO have a diversity score of 0.34, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in St. Louis County, MO?
Community colleges in St. Louis County, MO have approximately 73% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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