- The Forest Park campus is adjacent to several other major health, cultural and educational centers, such as the St. Louis Science Center, Saint Louis University High School and the BJC medical complex. Forest Park is Missouri's leading provider of health technology training, offering 13 medical programs, ranging from Funeral Services and Diagnostic Medical Sonography to Dental Hygiene, Nursing and Health Information Technology. Forest Park also is the premier trainer for the hospitality industry in St. Louis, offering programs in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts and Tourism. Forest Park also supports the William J. Harrison Education Center in North St. Louis, offering credit and non-credit courses and contractual training.
School Highlights
Saint Louis Community College serves 15,206 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 15,206 students
- In-state tuition: $4,410
- Out-state tuition: $6,060
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Saint Louis Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,553 teachers has grown by 98% over five years.
Saint Louis Community College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,553 staff
139 staff

Student Body
The student population of Saint Louis Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Saint Louis Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,206 students
2,348 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
5,411 students
1,145 students

# Part-Time Students
9,795 students
1,203 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
110 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,411 students
1,145 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,795 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% Asian
4%
2%

% Hispanic
3%
4%

% Black
22%
7%

% White
64%
62%

% Two or more races
5%
4%

% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
21%


Diversity Score
0.54
0.56

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
34%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$30,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,410 is less than the state average of $4,464. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,060 is less than the state average of $6,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,410
$4,464

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,060
$6,120

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Today, with a service area that spans 718 square miles, St. Louis Community College is Missouri's largest and one of the nation's most noted community college systems. Nearly 65,000 persons of all ages and educational backgrounds enroll for credit and non-credit courses each semester. Approximately one-half the households in the St. Louis area have at least one person who has attended the college. 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. Because the campuses primarily serve local students, sites were chosen on the basis of commuter access, availability of public transportation, cost, size, utilities, environment, projected population growth and community interest. The college also offers credit and non-credit courses through its continuing education programs. The courses, offered at more than 50 locations, represent program areas ranging from on-site career training at businesses, industries and government agencies to personal subjects to instructional television. At Forest Park we specialize in freshman - and- sophomore-level courses taught by faculty, not graduate students or teaching assistants. Our teachers hold master's and doctorate degrees or advanced licensing degrees in technical fields. Our classes are small and taught at times to fit your busy schedule -including evenings and weekends. In fact, you can earn a general transfer degree totally on weekends through our accelerated Weekend College program. Forest Park offers intercollegiate competition in soccer, basketball, baseball and softball for both men and women. Forest Park is committed to providing quality opportunities in athletics that enhance the students educational experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Louis Community College cost?
Saint Louis Community College's tuition is approximately $4,410 for In-State students and $6,060 for Out-State students.
What is Saint Louis Community College's ranking?
Saint Louis Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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