- St. Louis College of Health Careers (SLCHC) fosters an environment of positive change and growth within itself, the community, and the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The College places special emphasis in assisting the unemployed or underemployed and those seeking to learn new job skills, thus moving individuals closer to full economic independence. SLCHC educates allied health professionals to meet the ever-changing needs of the health care sector. SLCHC develops and refines programs based on current health care trends. Since its founding, the College has embraced those seeking an avenue through which to improve their quality of life. Our goals at St. Louis College of Health Careers, are to Provide a supportive, flexible learning environment, Provide the opportunity for career training, Develop self-sufficient graduates, Provide ongoing outreach and guidance services that develop self-esteem and critical thinking, Assist in employment preparation and job search. St. Louis College of Health Careers has maintained a fundamental educational philosophy since its inception, and is dedicated to meeting the educational needs and professional expectations of its students. The College strives to prepare students to become competent members of the health care community. To this end, the College developed an educational structure that combines theoretical instruction with clinical experience in a specialized field, and believes this combination will best prepare students for technical careers in health care. SLCHC believes that a medical professional is best trained in a health care environment. For this reason, clinical experiences are offered within medical facilities in the St. Louis area, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors? offices, and clinics. This allows clinical instruction in a modern health care environment. Qualified educators and health care professionals supervise both classroom instruction and the clinical experience.
School Highlights
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton serves 419 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1981
Total Faculty
31 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
9
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Student Body
The student population of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
419 students
1,723 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
27:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
321 students
619 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
98 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
308 students
708 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
13 students
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
91 students
1,033 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
7 students
38 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
57%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
33%
57%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
20%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
62%
62%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$36,473
$40,758
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,987
$10,500
Showing 2010–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,117
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
80%
95%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton?
The acceptance rate of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 95%.
What is St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton's ranking?
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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