- St. Charles Community College is an accredited, affordable, and accessible learning environment providing life-changing opportunities for personal growth and professional success.
School Highlights
St Charles Community College serves 6,143 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,143 students
- In-state tuition: $3,552
- Out-state tuition: $5,280
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St Charles 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 171 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
St Charles Community College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
171 staff
55 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Charles Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The St Charles Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 46% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,143 students
1,723 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
27:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
3,342 students
619 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,801 students
1,104 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,143 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,342 students
708 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,801 students
1,033 students
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
57%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
20%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
44%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$30,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,552 is less than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,280 is less than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,552
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$5,579
Tuition Notes
$5,000 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
92%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,029
$10,500
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- St Charles Community College was established in 1986; first classes in 1987. A public, comprehensive two-year community college with more than 60 associate's degree and certificate program pathways in the arts, business, and sciences, as well as career-technical fields. Offers community-based classes, workshops, seminars, and events and develops educational partnerships with schools, businesses, agencies, and institutions. The College District covers nearly all of St. Charles County, comprising the Francis Howell, St. Charles, Wentzville, Fort Zumwalt, and Orchard Farm school districts. SCC's broader service area includes the counties of Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, and Pike. Our beautiful 235-acre SCC campus is a source of pride for the entire community, with top-notch instruction and services geared to student success. The new Social Sciences Building, Visual Arts Building, and Café-Bookstore will provide 130,000 square feet of much-needed new space, including more than 35 classrooms and studios, a learning center, and multipurpose meeting areas. Students will enjoy the relaxed setting of the combined café and bookstore, soon to go "wireless" for laptop computer use. The three-building expansion brings the total number to 12 buildings on the beautiful 235-acre campus in Cottleville. St. Charles Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Charles Community College cost?
St Charles Community College's tuition is approximately $3,552 for In-State students and $5,280 for Out-State students.
What is St Charles Community College's ranking?
St Charles 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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