Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$4,349
Average Net Price By Family Income
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,664 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $7,248 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $388 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,203
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,829
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,822
70%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3,320
86%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,829
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$23,335,788
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,203,405
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
10%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,464
Students receiving federal loans
10%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,308
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,990
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,625
Loan Default Rate
21%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$99
What Students Are Saying
State Fair Community College is a great place to start if you want or need an associates. It is very inexpensive, but only in the cost. State Fair is a fantastic place to begin higher education.
Rebecca from Eldon, MO
I definitely feel you get the best bang for the buck there. I checked at a couple other colleges and they are at least triple the cost.
Kathy from Stover, MO
If you are struggling with finacial needs, this is a good college to attend. It offers many scholarship opportunities. If you are a theatre major, you can try out obtain a theatre scholarship which will pay for you school. This school also excepts A+ and you can obtain pell grants through the state to pay for you college.
Trevor from Cole Camp, MO
State Fair Community College is a great value. The price of tuition is very cheap but provides great academics and plenty of ways to get involved on campus.
Brieanna from Smithton, MO
get great knowledge and education for a lower cost than going to a bigger university
Jacquelyn from Sedalia, MO
State Fair accepts scholarships and offers alot of their own. Apply for FAFSA and you just might qualify for federal aid. Sport games are free to the students, come out to support. Come watch theathre shows, teachers usually offer extra credit and its free to students.
alina from Sedalia, MO
This school provides the most bang for your buck with: In-district residents- $95 per credit hour; Missouri residents- $127 per credit hour; Out-of-state residents- $190 per credit hour; International residents- $222 per credit hour.
Nathaniel from Knob Noster, MO
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