Best St. Louis County Community Colleges (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 36,806 students in St.
Louis County County, Missouri. The top-ranked community college in St. Louis County, MO is Midwest Institute. The student:teacher ratio is :1.

Top-Ranked St. Louis County Community Colleges (2026-27)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Midwest Institute
Private for-profit
4260 Shoreline Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
(314) 344-4440
Enrollment: 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 87% Minority enrollment: 56%
American Trade School
Private for-profit
3925 Industrial Drive
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 423-1900
Enrollment: 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
Private for-profit
1297 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 529-0000
Enrollment: 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 80% Minority enrollment: 67%
Saint Louis Community College
Public
3221 McKelvey Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 539-5005
Enrollment: 15,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $4,410 Out-state tuition: $6,060 Minority enrollment: 50%
3400 Pershall Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
Enrollment: 7,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $3,690 Out-state tuition: $4,740
11333 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
Enrollment: 11,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $3,690 Out-state tuition: $4,740
2645 Generations Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 422-2000
Enrollment: 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 In-state tuition: $3,690 Out-state tuition: $4,740
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in St. Louis County, MO

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
645 Gravois Bluffs Blvd
Fenton, MO 63026
(855) 326-8436
Enrollment: 193 students Minority enrollment: 9%
13723 Riverport Dr Suite 103
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(855) 326-8436
Enrollment: 194 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Hickey College (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
940 Westport Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 434-2212
Enrollment: 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $13,850 Minority enrollment: 16%
9811 South Forty Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(816) 627-0100
Enrollment: 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Private-state tuition: $14,302 Minority enrollment: 66%
1405 South Hanley Road
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 768-7800
Enrollment: 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $14,702 Out-state tuition: $14,702 Minority enrollment: 53%
1345 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 651-1600
Enrollment: 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
8580 Evans Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 264-1000
Enrollment: 1,287 students Private-state tuition: $12,644 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in St. Louis County, MO?
There are 7 community colleges serving 36,806 students in St. Louis County, MO.

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