C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
25/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Louis Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Bridgeton, Missouri 63044
Saint Louis Community College campus, Bridgeton, MO
Saint Louis Community College campus, Bridgeton, MO. Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

14,627
Total Enrollment
18%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,173
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Saint Louis Community College ▼

11% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$281,021
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1-Year Change
+5.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Louis Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,325
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,242
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,725
Median debt at graduation
21.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 28th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Louis Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,262$83,602+3%#337 of 962#249$8,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$55,754$70,675+8%#169 of 560#102$8,250
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$60,906$64,394+4%#124 of 237#92—
Accounting and Related Services—$59,184+24%#14 of 225#12—
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications—$52,457-5%#60 of 87#47—
Legal Support Services$31,842$51,646+16%#27 of 109#13—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$49,853+7%#149 of 426#105—
American Sign Language—$47,106+24%#1 of 6#2—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$32,094$45,659+8%#247 of 476#192—
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$45,128+22%#89 of 286#61—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,841$44,997+2%#351 of 947#227$5,250
Business/Commerce$34,419$44,473-11%#151 of 205#134—
Design and Applied Arts$25,929$43,874+15%#18 of 90#10—
Culinary Arts and Related Services$26,318$40,669+3%#39 of 96#22—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$26,593$36,882+8%#32 of 93#24—
Human Services$34,931$33,339-15%#61 of 65#60$11,584
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science$32,964—————
Communication and Media Studies—$30,346-30%#50 of 53#46—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Saint Louis Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $281,021
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,035/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 63135 (9.3% cap, Ferguson)

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🏆 Where Saint Louis Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
of 22 schools
#19
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
of 100 schools
#23
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
of 70 schools
#30
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
of 98 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,440 $6,300

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$7,173
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,718
$30,001 - $48,000$6,423
$48,001 - $75,000$7,576
$75,001 - $110,000$9,644
$110,001+$11,180

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,181 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 233 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 73 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 71 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 56 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 55 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 48 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 39 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 31 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 31 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 29 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 29 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 25 grads/yr Child Development 22 grads/yr American Sign Language (ASL) 21 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 20 grads/yr Interior Design 20 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 19 grads/yr Graphic Design 18 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Louis Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr 521,100 jobs
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 44,800 jobs

Student Demographics

14,627
Total Students
65%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
11%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 5%
Black 32%
Asian 5%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 11%
With Family 89%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,580 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Louis Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Louis Community College?
Tuition at Saint Louis Community College is $4,440 for in-state students and $6,300 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,173.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Louis Community College?
The graduation rate at Saint Louis Community College is 18%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Saint Louis Community College a good school?
Saint Louis Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Louis Community College?
Saint Louis Community College has a total enrollment of 14,627 students.
Is there rental demand near Saint Louis Community College?
Yes! Approximately 11% of students at Saint Louis Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,580 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology