by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Jefferson College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Jefferson College were $7,050 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $8,850. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,050 | $8,850 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $8,850 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Jefferson College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Jefferson College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Jefferson College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Jefferson College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Jefferson College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,130 | $6,840 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,310 | $7,080 |
| One Year Ago | $5,400 | $7,200 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,050 | $8,850 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at JeffCo has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 22.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $10,878 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.45%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,433. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.62%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,258.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,433 | $9,258 |
| In 2 Years | $7,837 | $9,685 |
| In 3 Years | $8,263 | $10,132 |
| In 4 Years | $8,713 | $10,600 |
| In 5 Years | $9,187 | $11,089 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $39,675, or about $32,246 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Jefferson College, head to the Jefferson College Financial Aid page.
