St Charles Community College
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 5,017 students.
About This School
St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, Missouri with approximately 5,017 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,837 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.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,017 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
St Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Cottleville, MO 63376-0975
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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