Online Education on Your Time
Online education provides flexible learning that fits your busy schedule. Whether you are beginning work on an online degree or certificate program or taking one or two courses online to accommodate your busy schedule, our highly experienced faculty with a student-first approach are here to support you.
Online Education Contact Form
Online Student Services Help Request
Online Education Phone Number
314-513-4326
Most Affordable Online Fees in Missouri
With tuition and fees only $122 per credit hour for in-district students and $125 for all out-of-district students, STLCC online classes make education accessible for all. Whether you're adding a few classes, taking online classes to transfer to a four-year Missouri public college or university, or completing an entire program, STLCC makes your goals within reach.
"It allows me to be a mom when I need to be, and I'm able to do my classwork when my son is at school." - Jillian, teaching program student
Earn Your General Education Requirements Online
CORE 42 is the general education framework that assigns a group of lower-division core curriculum course Missouri Transfer (MOTR) numbers and guarantees transferability to all public colleges and universities in Missouri. As the largest community college in the state, STLCC has a wide array of online CORE 42 classes.
Connect Live or on Your Own Time
The STLCC distance learning experience includes fully online courses that offer flexibility in how you participate and complete assignments. After the first day of class, most courses do not require set log-in times, allowing you to complete assignments at your convenience as long as you adhere to the syllabus deadlines.
Another option for online learning is our live virtual lecture courses. This format allows you to interact and experience real-time engagement with your instructor and classmates on set specific dates and times from the comfort of your preferred location.
"I like how assignments are ordered in a way that allows for time flexibility, allowing me to complete assignments based on my ever-changing life." - Oliver, general transfer student
Same College Services, Just at a Distance
From inquiry to graduation, your dedicated online support coordinator can connect you to all our support services.
Online Degree Program Options
Choose from multiple pathways. Graduate with a degree, start a degree online or take an online course while enrolled at another college.
- Addictions Study
- Child and Family Development
- Clinical Coding
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
- Culinary Arts
- Cybersecurity
- Database Developer
- General Fine Arts
- Health Information Management
- Hospitality Management
- Human Services
- Legal Studies for the Paralegal
- Life Science Laboratory Assistant
- Photography
- Software Developer
- Teacher Education
- Web Developer
Admission Requirements
All students pursuing online programs must meet the following requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or GED/HiSet
- Have completed the English, reading and math placement test or have a recent ACT/SAT score
Cost of Attendance
Tuition for in-district students is $122 per credit hour and $125 for out-of-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Out-of-State Students
As a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), St. Louis Community College has reciprocal agreements with most states to allow students living in those states to take courses online. For more information review our State Authorization information pages.
Online Readiness and Course Placement Test
STLCC has a few options to determine your readiness for college-level coursework, contact one of our testing centers for more information about student assessment and course placement.
Placement Testing at a Distance
Online students or students who cannot travel to one of our testing centers have two placement testing options: remote site testing (in-person testing at an approved Accuplacer location near you) or virtual online proctoring, which allows you to take a placement test just about anywhere - even at home. Contact one of the testing centers to assist you in setting up your test.
State Authorization
St. Louis Community College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
St. Louis Community College is an approved member of National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), and therefore, is authorized to offer distance education courses and programs to residents in all 49 NC-SARA member states, as well as to residents of the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Come as you are. See what you become.