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Jefferson College (JeffCo)
- 1000 Viking Dr
- Hillsboro, MO 63050
- OPEID College Code: 00246800
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- General Phone: (636) 797-3000
- President: Wayne Watts
- Website: WWW.JEFFCO.EDU

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 4,865
- College Alias: JeffCo

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - JeffCo Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 21% | 33% | 35% | 16% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,486 | $2,758 | $1,754 | $1,834 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 24 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 466 | 426 | 320 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,736 | $2,376 | $2,232 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,648 | $3,048 | $2,856 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,794 | $5,794 | $5,794 |
| Other Expenses | $2,599 | $2,558 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,699 | $6,568 | $6,383 |
| Other Expenses | $3,684 | $3,622 | $3,534 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,684 | $3,622 | $3,534 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,129 | $11,728 | $11,526 |
| Out of State | $13,041 | $12,400 | $12,150 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,119 | $13,566 | $13,149 |
| Out of State | $15,031 | $14,238 | $13,773 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,420 | $6,998 | $6,766 |
| Out of State | $8,332 | $7,670 | $7,390 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,865 Undergraduate: 4,865
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,946 Female: 2,919
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,946 Female: 2,919
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,582 Part-Time: 2,283
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,582 Part-Time: 2,283
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 28 | 0.6% |
| Black | 81 | 2% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0.9% |
| White | 4,506 | 93% |
| Unknown | 152 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 147 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,321 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,162 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 627 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 522 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 334 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 260 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 347 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 135 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 481 | 272 | 209 |
| Faculty Status | 94 | 94 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 55 | 55 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 287 | 94 | 193 |
| Primarily Instruction | 287 | 94 | 193 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 37 | 37 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 151 | 135 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 71 | 59 | 12 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 33 | 29 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,000 (88) | $56,313 (45) | $53,626 (43) |
| Professor | $66,212 (28) | $67,416 (16) | $64,608 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $55,445 (18) | $56,645 (7) | $54,680 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,654 (21) | $48,385 (10) | $48,899 (11) |
| Instructor | $45,983 (13) | $47,967 (9) | $41,520 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,724 (6) | - (-) | $63,724 (6) |
| Professor | $73,542 (2) | - (-) | $73,542 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $68,164 (1) | - (-) | $68,164 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,448 (2) | - (-) | $59,448 (2) |
| Instructor | $48,201 (1) | - (-) | $48,201 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,817 (94) | $56,313 (45) | $53,444 (49) |
| Professor | $65,809 (30) | $67,416 (16) | $63,974 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $55,462 (19) | $56,645 (7) | $54,771 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,653 (23) | $48,385 (10) | $48,859 (13) |
| Instructor | $45,515 (14) | $47,967 (9) | $41,103 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $533,036 | $271,424 | $261,612 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 91 | 53 | 38 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 91 | 53 | 38 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Soccer | 24 | 24 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,801 | $24,079 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,385 | $4,231 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 31% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 28% |
| Unknown | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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