State Fair Community College: Review & Facts

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State Fair Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 3,725 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1966 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Sedalia, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

At State Fair Community College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered

37

SFCC implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 37 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at State Fair Community College is relatively low at 64% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

64%

Bad

The graduation rate at State Fair Community College is very low: 27%. About 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at State Fair Community College is decent, 17:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is low - about $6,000 per academic year. The additional fees at State Fair Community College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $800; which totals $6,800 per year.

Read the details about SFCC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at State Fair Community College is $25.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to State Fair Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (877) 311-7322 or check State Fair Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

State Fair Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SFCC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C

Unsafe

SFCC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,100 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at State Fair Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, SFCC seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

State Fair Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
State Fair Community College
3201 W 16th Street
Sedalia, Missouri
65301-2199, USA