Meramec offers unique career and technical programs in areas such as horticulture, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, architectural technology, interior design and information reporting technology. The campus is home to the Center for Visual Technology, a set of state-of-the-art instruction labs containing the latest Macintosh computer workstations, operating systems and software available. The Center for Visual Technology is a component of the campus' Center of Excellence - Digital Arts and Technology Alliance and serves students who are training for careers in emerging visual arts areas. The art program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
School Highlights
Saint Louis Community College-Meramec serves 11,439 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 11,439 students
In-state tuition: $3,690
Out-state tuition: $4,740
Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Saint Louis Community College-Meramec has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Saint Louis Community College-Meramec diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
12%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$32,400
$32,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,690 is less than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,740 is less than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
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Tuition Notes
$2,928 (for in-district tuition over 24 credit hours)
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$7,500
$8,328
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$3,500
$4,074
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
School Mascot: Archery Archer
St. Louis Community College is the largest community college system
in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States. The
college serves an area of approximately 700 square miles that
includes the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and portions of
Jefferson and Franklin counties. St. Louis Community College's
three campuses, Florissant Valley, Forest Park and Meramec, are
shaped by their urban and suburban communities, and many programs
are planned for the needs and special interests of their
surrounding areas. The campuses offer freshman- and sophomore-level
college transfer, career and developmental programs, plus
non-credit continuing education courses. Each campus was designed
to serve an area population of 400,000 to 600,000. Meramec is the
largest single community college campus in Missouri – 13,000
college-credit students and more than 10,000 adult education
students per semester. 70% of our students who plan to transfer,
transfer to four-year universities. We offer more than 50 career
programs. Meramec also provides diverse educational opportunities
at its new South County Education and University Center, located at
Meramec Bottom and Lemay Ferry Roads, and its West County Education
Center in Ballwin. The college is accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Louis Community College-Meramec cost?
Saint Louis Community College-Meramec's tuition is approximately $3,690 for In-State students and $4,740 for Out-State students.
What is Saint Louis Community College-Meramec's ranking?
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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 11,439 students
In-state tuition: $3,690
Out-state tuition: $4,740
Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
