Jefferson College reported a 3% rise in in-state tuition fees for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the most recent figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Missouri residents paid $6,210 to attend the two-year public college this year, marking an increase of $180 from the $6,030 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition costs 28.5% higher than those for residents in the 2022-23 school year, totaling $7,980. This amount reflects a 3.1% increase from $7,740 in the previous year.
Approximately 97% of the undergraduate student body at Jefferson College are Missouri residents. Students from other states make up about 1%, while international students comprise 2%.
Data indicates that 90% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Jefferson College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 626 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $3.2 million, and 54 students took out loans exceeding $238,555.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,798 students received grants or scholarships totaling $8.5 million. Additionally, 324 students obtained federal student loans totaling $1.6 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 286 | 40% | $1.3 million | $4,661 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 484 | 67% | $1.5 million | $3,133 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 93 | 13% | $336,704 | $3,620 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 626 | 87% | $3.2 million | $5,090 |
| Federal student loans | 54 | 7% | $217,835 | $4,034 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 1% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 54 | 7% | $238,555 | $4,418 |
| Total student aid | 653 | 90% | $3.4 million | $5,244 |
