Jefferson College (JeffCo)

Public two-year college in Hillsboro, MO that costs an average of $6,878 a year after financial aid and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,878
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,443

PublicRural (fringe)2,552 undergraduates

Cost of JeffCo

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,699
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,400
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$9,120
Housing and food (on campus)$10,760
Books and supplies$720
Average net price after aid$6,878

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,727
$30,001–48,000$4,472
$48,001–75,000$7,847
$75,001–110,000$10,250
$110,001+$8,619

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with JeffCo's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,247
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,443
Rank in Missouri (earnings)7th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,000
Typical monthly loan payment$102 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans7.5%

Majors and programs at JeffCo

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants78$66,121$10,500
Accounting and Related Services———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions95——
Business/Commerce2——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications———
Criminal Justice and Corrections17——
Culinary Arts and Related Services2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services3——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)59——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services2——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians———
Precision Metal Working22——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians8——

Associate's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing95$75,941$15,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions57$63,831—
Criminal Justice and Corrections18$55,292—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services22$42,626—
Health and Medical Administrative Services13$38,745—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities702$34,375$6,500
Accounting and Related Services16——
Biology12——
Business/Commerce45——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications24——
Culinary Arts and Related Services8——
Engineering17——
Fine and Studio Arts24——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)12——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services6——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians6——
Music4——
Precision Metal Working17——
Precision Production, Other1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods69——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians10——
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians34——

Similar colleges in Missouri

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Crowder CollegeNeosho$9,098—$39,215
State Fair Community CollegeSedalia$9,656—$38,956
State Technical College of MissouriLinn$15,991—$59,085
Moberly Area Community CollegeMoberly$6,946—$41,321
Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff$9,000—$36,182
East Central CollegeUnion$13,353—$41,402
Mineral Area CollegePark Hills$9,448—$38,739
St Charles Community CollegeCottleville$7,871—$46,866

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About JeffCo

TypePublic two-year college
LocationHillsboro, MO
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates2,552
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitejeffco.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does JeffCo cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,699 a year (tuition and fees: $5,400 in-state, $9,120 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,878 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,727.

How much do JeffCo graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,443 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 19 similar colleges in Missouri.

What is JeffCo's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.