Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050-2440
636-797-3000
Jefferson College is a two-year community college located in Hillsboro, Missouri. The college offers a variety of programs and courses, including Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as certificates in a number of different fields.
Jefferson College was founded in 1963 as a part of the St. Louis Community College District. The college was originally located in the city of Hillsboro, but moved to its current location in the nearby town of Arnold in 1965. The college offers a variety of programs and courses, including Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as certificates in a number of different fields.
Jefferson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college is also accredited by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
Jefferson College has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. The college offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, career counseling, tutoring, and disability services. The college also has a number of clubs and organizations, as well as athletics teams.
The college is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Governor of Missouri. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall management of the college.
Jefferson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 3740
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.jeffco.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.jeffco.edu/future-students/financial-aid#.W2sehdVKhpg
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $16317
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $17997
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Jefferson College is $65238.34. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Jefferson College. For graduates of Jefferson College, we saw an average early-career income of $41600.00 and mid-career income of $60900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.