State Fair Community College
Tel:
(660)530-5800
- SFCC is an accessible, learning-centered institution, enriching its students and community by providing skills, knowledge and perspectives essential for a changing world.
School Highlights
- State Fair Community College serves 4,983 students (50% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is same as the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 33%.
- State Fair Community College is the only community colleges within Pettis County, MO.
- The nearest community college to State Fair Community College is Wentworth Military Academy & College (46.6 miles away).
Top Placements (Missouri)
Listed among the top community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 182 teachers has grown by 35% over five years.
| State Fair Community College | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 182 staff | 32 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,983 students | 1,126 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,506 students | 514 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,477 students | 612 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 200 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 3% | 9% |
| % White | 88% | 67% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 19% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 22% | 39% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,100 | $31,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- From its humble beginnings when a single building served the first 436 students and 18 faculty members, SFCC has grown to encompass 11 buildings, including a student residence hall, all situated on 130 acres. Classes or dual credit courses are offered at the Sedalia campus, eight extended campus sites, and more than 20 other locations to more than 3,000 students. SFCC delivers classes or dual credit courses to 28 locations in 14 counties. Other locations served include Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City; Boonville Correctional Center; California High School; Camdenton High School; Clinton High School; Cole Camp High School; Cole County R-V, Eugene; Concordia High School; Eldon High School; La Monte High School; Lincoln High School; Morgan County R-I, Stover; New Bloomfield High School; Nichols Career Center, Jefferson City; Northwest High School, Hughesville; Russellville High School; Sacred Heart High School, Sedalia; School of the Osage, Kaiser; Smith-Cotton High School, Sedalia; and Smithton High School. State Fair Community College offers associate of applied science degrees and professional certificates in nearly 30 programs, including the two newest offerings, dental hygiene and radiologic technology. In addition to vocational-technical degrees, SFCC offers an associate of arts degree, allowing for transfer to a baccalaureate program. The college is also the career and technical center for high schools within the district. Lifelong learning programs include adult basic education, literacy classes, customized training for industry, and a growing community education outreach program. SFCC has long held a place in the community as a source for arts entertainment with flourishing art, music and drama departments. SFCC is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to State Fair Community College is Wentworth Military Academy & College (46.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 851 students | 46.60 Mi1880 Washington Avenue
Lexington, MO 64067
8009627682 46.60851 - 125 students | 55.60 Mi210 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573)635-6600 55.60125 - National American University-IndependencePrivate, for profit646 students | 63.50 Mi3620 Arrowhead Avenue
Independence, MO 64057
(816)412-7700 63.50646 - 18,222 students | 65.50 Mi3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)604-1000 65.5018,222 - 5,431 students | 66.40 Mi101 College Ave
Moberly, MO 65270
(660)263-4110 66.405,431
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