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Jefferson College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate58.7%

At Jefferson College, test-optional does not mean test-irrelevant: with an acceptance rate near 59%, a strong SAT or ACT score can still give your application a useful academic boost. Submit scores if they are a clear strength, and plan your budget carefully since tuition is low but average merit awards are modest.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Jefferson College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Jefferson College enrolls 3,775 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Jefferson College has a freshman retention rate of 69%, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Hillsboro, MO

Undergrad Enrollment3,775

Freshman Retention69%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Jefferson College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Jefferson College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Since Jefferson College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes or superscoring opportunities, then confirm which fall test date is the last one that will arrive before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Jefferson College, in-state tuition is $5,640 and out-of-state tuition is $7,080. About 65% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,732. Submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$5,640

Out-of-State Tuition$7,080

Room and Board$10,122

Average Merit Award$1,732

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$4,844

Average Debt at GradN/A

For out-of-state students, Jefferson College tuition is $7,080, with in-state tuition at $5,640. Room and board adds about $10,122. About 65% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $4,844. Merit awards average $1,732, which can help reduce costs for eligible students.