Jefferson College, also known as JeffCo, is a two-year, community college in Hillsboro, Missouri that was established in 1963. The establishment was initiated by the voting of the citizens of the Junior College District of Jefferson County. The 418 acre campus has rolling green hills with oaks and elms. Career-Technical certificates are provided to students in various fields. The college offers programs at the associate’s degree level in art, humanities, science, journalism, and teaching.
Jefferson College, which is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, participates at the intercollegiate level and sponsors baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and basketball teams. Students have the option to choose from over ten academic, honor, performance, and professional clubs and organizations. Some of the student organizations are the Cultural Club, Jefferson College Young Democrats, Sierra Club Student Coalition, and the Student Senate. Students who require financial aid have a range of options to choose from. Loans, work study facilities, institutional, community, foundation, and transfer scholarships are available at JeffCo.
The campus of Jefferson College is in Hillsboro, MO, which is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Jefferson College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Jefferson College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Jefferson College had 4,865 students enrolled (3,348 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson College
1000 Viking Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050-2440
General Phone: (636) 797-3000
http://WWW.JEFFCO.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 351 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 145 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, health aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 134 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Mechanics And Repair | 42 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 31 | veterinary assistant |
| Business And Management | 28 | business, accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding, machinist, precision production |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer networking, web design |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | CAD and design, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 536 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 157 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 115 | 15 |
In 2007, Jefferson College had a total enrollment of 4,865 students (3,348 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 98% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Jefferson College offers campus housing for 215 of its 3,348 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hillsboro, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,736 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,648 |
| Room and board | $ 5,794 |
| Room charge | $ 3,825 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,599 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246800)
Jefferson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $63,724 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $67,416 | 12 | $64,608 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $56,645 | 11 | $54,680 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $48,385 | 11 | $48,899 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $47,967 | 4 | $41,520 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $47,784 | 5 | $45,036 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $56,313 | 43 | $53,626 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Basketball | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 22 | 37 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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