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St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO·Public·5,008 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,008 students.

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5,008
Students
$5,981
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,300
Earnings
10 yr
$4,832
Debt

About This School

St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, Missouri with approximately 5,008 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,981 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is a public community college in St. Charles, Missouri. Established in 1986, SCC's first fall semester in 1987 had an enrollment of 1,547 students. It offers associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields as well as workforce training and community-based personal and professional development. St. Charles Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

This is a strong option for students who want an affordable start to their education — at just $5,981/year after aid and a median debt of only $4,832, the financial risk is genuinely low. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $36,300 ten years out, which is modest, so it works best as a launchpad to a four-year transfer or a specific trade credential rather than a standalone degree. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you have a clear next step in mind.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions14%
Computer Science8%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Business & Marketing6%
Education3%
Biological Sciences2%
Engineering2%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,664
Avg Net Price
$5,981
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$4,832

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,832
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,832
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.5x

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

White68%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,008 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

St Charles Community College

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr

Cottleville, MO 63376-0975

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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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