Jefferson College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,600

1.69% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,437

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,769

44.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.3%

221 Graduates

About

Jefferson College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jefferson College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (356 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (49 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (31 degrees).

In 2023, 737 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jefferson College. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (607 degrees), 20.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson College is $3,600, which is $−4,653 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 389 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson College is $3,600, which is $4,653 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,437.

In 2023, 50% of undergraduate students attending Jefferson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jefferson College was $3,600. The cost of tuition at Jefferson College is $−4,653 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,437

2023 Value

22.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jefferson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,437. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jefferson College grew by 22.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jefferson 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

$7,101

Room and Board

$912

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jefferson College was of $7,101 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.56% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $912. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Jefferson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 19.4% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jefferson 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 389 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

Jefferson College had a total enrollment of 3,769 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson College is 1,692 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,077. This means that 44.9% of students enrolled at Jefferson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jefferson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.4% White, 2.92% Hispanic or Latino, 2.55% Two or More Races, 1.86% Black or African American, 1.43% Asian, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jefferson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.9%), followed by White Male (38.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jefferson College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,769 students. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson College is 1,692 and the part-time enrollment is 2,077. This means that 44.9% of students enrolled at Jefferson College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 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 Jefferson College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Jefferson College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,217 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
110 enrolled students
Two or More Races
96 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jefferson College is 85.4% White, 2.92% Hispanic or Latino, 2.55% Two or More Races, 1.86% Black or African American, 1.43% Asian, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 189 students (5.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 153 more women than men received degrees from Jefferson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jefferson College is white (607 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jefferson College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (356 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (49 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (31 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jefferson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (356 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), and Precision Production (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,546,952 people), Registered nurses (1,505,739 people), Secondary school teachers (495,273 people), Education administrators (272,615 people), and Special education teachers (213,795 people).

The most specialized majors at Jefferson College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (356 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), Agriculture (13 degrees), and Health (176 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Jefferson College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Tool & die makers

The most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (356 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), Agriculture (13 degrees), and Health (176 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,944,457 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,663,539 people), uninformed (454,882 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (374,822 people), and Outpatient care centers (311,916 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
356 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded
Teacher Education & Professional Development
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jefferson College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 356 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

292

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

445

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 292 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson College, which is 0.656 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (445).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.582 times less than the 225 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.72 times more than the 131 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Jefferson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jefferson College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
607 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jefferson College is white (607 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

8.55% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
381 degrees awarded
White Male
226 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jefferson College is white female (381 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (226 degrees).

Operations

Jefferson College has an endowment valued at nearly $712k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 452k (63.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Jefferson College had a total salary expenditure of 44.4M. Jefferson College employs 37 Professors, 19 Assistant professors and 16 Instructors. Most academics at Jefferson College are Male Professor (19), Female Professor (18), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$712k

2023 Endowment

0.283%

growth from 2022

Jefferson College has an endowment valued at about $712k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Jefferson College grew 0.283% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.09M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jefferson 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.8M

2023 Salaries

7.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jefferson College paid a median of $18.8M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($44.4M) and a 7.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.98% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.28% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$6.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jefferson College paid a total of $6.06M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jefferson College were Professor with 37 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson College were Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jefferson College was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Professor with 18 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jefferson College.

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