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 119 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 88%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 119 students
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
119 students
1,606 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
71 students
638 students
# Part-Time Students
48 students
968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
179 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
71 students
638 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
48 students
497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
87%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
1%
12%
% Hawaiian
7%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
19%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5294%
0.4251%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,987
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,117
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 119 students
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
