St Charles Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,330

4.72% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$1,000

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.943%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

5,800

54.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

18.8%

184 Graduates

About

St Charles Community College is a higher education institution located in St. Charles County, MO. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at St Charles Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (522 degrees awarded), General Computer Programming (58 degrees), and Registered Nursing (56 degrees).

In 2022, 965 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St Charles Community College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (735 degrees), 16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St Charles Community College is $3,330, which is $−4,782 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at St Charles Community College was 0.943%, corresponding to 4 out of the 424 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at St Charles Community College is $3,330, which is $4,782 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,000.

In 2022, 53% of undergraduate students attending St Charles Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,330

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at St Charles Community College was $3,330. The cost of tuition at St Charles Community College is $−4,782 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of St Charles Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,000

2022 Value

57.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 St Charles Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,000. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of St Charles Community College grew by 57.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of St Charles Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at St Charles Community College was of $9,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at St Charles Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at St Charles Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.92% with respect to 2021, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at St Charles Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.943%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at St Charles Community College was 0.943%, which represents 4 out of the 424 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

St Charles Community College had a total enrollment of 5,800 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at St Charles Community College is 3,139 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,661. This means that 54.1% of students enrolled at St Charles Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St Charles Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.6% White, 8.21% Black or African American, 5.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Two or More Races, 2.31% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at St Charles Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.8%), followed by White Male (31.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St Charles Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,800 students. The full-time enrollment at St Charles Community College is 3,139 and the part-time enrollment is 2,661. This means that 54.1% of students enrolled at St Charles Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at St Charles Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at St Charles Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), St Charles Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at St Charles Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,155 enrolled students
Black or African American
476 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
333 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at St Charles Community College is 71.6% White, 8.21% Black or African American, 5.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Two or More Races, 2.31% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 327 students (5.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 259 more women than men received degrees from St Charles Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at St Charles Community College is white (735 degrees awarded). There were 16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (46 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at St Charles Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (522 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer Programming (58 degrees) and Registered Nursing (56 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at St Charles Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (530 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Charles Community College are Software developers (594,536 people), Physicians (406,950 people), Other managers (305,251 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (235,625 people), and Postsecondary teachers (211,995 people).

The most specialized majors at St Charles Community College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (530 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (72 degrees), and Biology (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Charles Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at St Charles Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (530 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (72 degrees), and Biology (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Charles Community College are Computer Systems Design (697,574 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (569,667 people), Elementary & secondary schools (550,362 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (518,536 people), and Offices of physicians (218,713 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by St Charles Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
522 degrees awarded
General Computer Programming
58 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at St Charles Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 522 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at St Charles Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

353

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

612

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 353 degrees were awarded to men at St Charles Community College, which is 0.577 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (612).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at St Charles Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 194 degrees were awarded to men at St Charles Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.577 times less than the 336 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 336 degrees were awarded to men at St Charles Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.73 times more than the 194 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 11% of students graduating from St Charles Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at St Charles Community College is Female and Asian (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.26% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
735 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St Charles Community College is white (735 degrees awarded). There were 16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (46 degrees).

3.32% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
465 degrees awarded
White Male
270 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at St Charles Community College is white female (465 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (270 degrees).

Operations

St Charles Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $97.3k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 126k (130%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, St Charles Community College had a total salary expenditure of 55.9M. St Charles Community College employs 33 Professors, 23 Assistant professors and 21 Instructors. Most academics at St Charles Community College are Female Professor (20), Female Assistant professor (17), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Charles Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Endowment

$97.3k

2022 Endowment

2.69%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at St Charles Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.5M

2022 Salaries

1.77%

growth from 2021

In 2022, St Charles Community College paid a median of $24.5M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($55.9M) and a 1.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.2% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.32% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.23M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, St Charles Community College paid a total of $7.23M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at St Charles Community College were Professor with 33 employees, Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Charles Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at St Charles Community College was Female Professor with 20 employees, Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Male Professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at St Charles Community College.

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