- Vatterott College mission is to provide skilled training to eligible students, enabling them to secure entry-level or advanced-level employment.
School Highlights
Vatterott College-St Joseph served 164 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 43%.
School Overview
Vatterott College-St Joseph
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
55 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
164 students
1,127 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
164 students
619 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
164 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
164 students
708 students
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
89%
57%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
20%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$30,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,070
$16,692
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,894
$10,450
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
82%
79%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Vatterott College has a long tradition of excellence since our founding in 1969, and it is this excellence that won us the award of "Best School" by the Missouri Association of Private Career Schools. Classes begin every 10 weeks. Diploma programs range from 13 to 60 weeks. Associate degree programs are 80 or 90 weeks. There is Financial Aid for those who qualify and Career Placement for Vatterott College graduates is also available. Vatterott College is a leader in education, providing hands-on access to IT and other cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative classroom environment. With 17 campuses throughout the Midwest, Vatterott College students learn by working in real-time with the latest technology. The St. Joseph campus offers a range of programs. Programs are Offered at St. Joseph in Cosmetology/Beauty, IT/Computing, Massage, Medical and Office Management. Programs includes Cosmetology (50 Week Day), Cosmetology (60 Week Evening), Computer Technology, Computer System and Network Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Administrative Applications Specialist, Small Business Management and Administrative Office Specialist. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vatterott College-St Joseph cost?
Vatterott College-St Joseph's private state tuition is approximately $12,070.
What is the acceptance rate of Vatterott College-St Joseph?
The acceptance rate of Vatterott College-St Joseph is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.
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