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Public, 2-Year
Sedalia, MO

State Fair Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MO. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,104

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

37.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$35,562

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

State Fair Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Sedalia, MO. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,104, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 37.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$8,208

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$5,562

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$47,412

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$103,032

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 38%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at State Fair Community College is $10,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
65.8%
34.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
77.3%
Hispanic
10.3%
Two or more
5.1%
Black
4.4%
Asian
0.9%
International
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Unknown
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,104

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$6,981
$30k - $48k$6,873
$48k - $75k$8,057
$75k+$8,830

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$10,500
Pell Grant Recipients33.4%
Using Federal Loans11.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment37.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$4,829
Avg. Pell Grant$4,825
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,320
Avg. Institutional Grant$2,822
Students Receiving Grants96.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

60.9%

Success

37.5%

In-State Cost

$4,104

Age 25+ Students

15.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 4

Working at 6yr

2,340 students

Local City Insights

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