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Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO · Rural · 2,552 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri, is a highly regarded community college best known for its affordable transfer pathways and premier career-technical education, with standout programs in nursing, allied health, and veterinary technology. The campus culture is welcoming and active, offering students a vibrant collegiate experience through diverse student organizations, competitive NJCAA athletic teams, and personalized support from a tight-knit faculty. What truly sets the college apart is its offering of on-campus student apartment living at Viking Woods—a rare amenity for community colleges—combined with seamless articulation agreements that guarantee an easy transition to top four-year universities.

Location
Hillsboro, MO, 63050-2440 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
35 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,572
Out-of-state COA
$17,172
Avg net price
$7,378
Room & board
$9,388
In-state tuition
$5,250
Out-of-state tuition
$8,850
Books & supplies
$720/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,048
$30–48k
$5,745
$48–75k
$8,614
$75–110k
$9,711
$110k+
$10,568
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,913
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,782
Median debt
$9,285
Monthly loan payment
$98
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$13,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$22,840
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$26,098
Independent students
40%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
40%
Race & ethnicity
White
87%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$688,808
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,816/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,607
Federal loan rate
8%

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