St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

909 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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  • 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-St Louis serves 153 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
7 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
9
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis has grown by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis diversity score of 0.19 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
153 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
98 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
55 students
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
105 students
197 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
98 students
708 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
55 students
962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
90%
10%
% White
4%
57%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
20%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$30,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,987
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,117
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis?
The acceptance rate of St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis's ranking?
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis located?
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis is located in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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