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Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO·Public·2,514 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,514 students.

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2,514
Students
$7,734
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,700
Earnings
10 yr
$6,000
Debt

About This School

Jefferson College is a public institution located in Hillsboro, Missouri with approximately 2,514 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,734 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Jefferson College is the name of the following institutions of higher learning:Jefferson College (Mississippi), a former college in Mississippi, listed on the National Register of Historic Places Jefferson College (Missouri), a two-year community college in Hillsboro, Missouri Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; now known as Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson College (Pennsylvania), merged with Washington College (Pennsylvania) in 1865 to form Washington & Jefferson College Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, Virginia Jefferson College (Louisiana), a former college in Convent, Louisiana, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

This Missouri community college is a genuinely affordable option, with an average net price of just $7,734 per year and median graduation debt of only $6,000 — both well below national norms. The trade-off is post-graduation earnings: the median income sits at $34,700 a decade out, which is modest, though that figure partly reflects that many students transfer to four-year schools rather than enter the workforce directly from here. Worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt while completing general education requirements or an associate degree before moving on.

Founded
1963
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions24%
Business & Marketing5%
Education4%
Computer Science2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Scott BakulaMark BuehrleDanielle Adams

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,100
Avg Net Price
$7,734
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$6,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White88%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,514 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Jefferson College

1000 Viking Drive

Hillsboro, MO 63050-2440

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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