by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a JeffCo degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how JeffCo measures up.
JeffCo is ranked #541 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Missouri, it ranks #8 of 74 for value.
Read the full JeffCo value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Jefferson College is ranked #45 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #8 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the JeffCo financial aid page to be sure.
Jefferson College is ranked #541 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Jefferson College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at JeffCo costs about $8,543. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $34,172 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,673 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,378 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,543 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $34,172 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the JeffCo net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What JeffCo costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a JeffCo degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,692 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,172 | #541 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,512 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,692 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,172 | #8 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,512 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at JeffCo shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,363 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,083 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,267 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,258 |
| Over $110K | $11,836 |
About 78% of JeffCo undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,716 per year. Get more details on the JeffCo financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the JeffCo net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.