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 470 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 470 students
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 63%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
470 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
347 students
1,171 students
# Part-Time Students
123 students
1,410 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
345 students
222 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
347 students
1,171 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
184 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
56%
10%
% White
37%
60%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
19%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.29%
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,987
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,117
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
This summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as “Waterbotics,” developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 470 students
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 63%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
