by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,740 undergraduates in 2020, Jefferson College is a small, public college located in Hillsboro, Missouri. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Jefferson College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Jefferson College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Jefferson College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Jefferson College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Jefferson College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Jefferson College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Jefferson College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Jefferson College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Jefferson College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Jefferson College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,740 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,711 (45.7%). Part-time attendance was 2,029 (54.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,711 | 2,029 | 3,740 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Jefferson College has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Jefferson College #2784 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Jefferson College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Jefferson College Diversity Guide.
Jefferson College has a total of 99 student athletes, 55 men and 44 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,648,102 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,560,508 |
| Net | $87,594 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Jefferson College Athletics