Butler Community College
About Butler Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Butler Community College teaches in El Dorado, Kansas, northeast of Wichita, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and close to a quarter of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1927
Location
El Dorado, Kansas
Students
5,104
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
32.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,541
Out-of-state: $6,271
Avg Net Price
$15,724
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,206
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
32.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63%
Transfer Out
23%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 32.3% graduation rate is below average, but 63% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,541
In-State
$6,271
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$7,550
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,295
After Financial Aid
$15,724
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$13,485
Receive Grants
33.4%
Take Loans
17.7%
The total cost of attendance runs about $21,295/yr, including $7,550 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $15,724.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Butler Community College fund their education.
While in School
33.4%
Get Grants
Free money
17.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,514
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Butler Community College.
Gender
63.1%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,104
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
25.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 41.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
5,104
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Butler Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 339 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
339
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
71% / 29%
239
Men
100
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Butler Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,206
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
379 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
120 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$49K
73 grads
4yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
57 grads
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$27K
52 grads
1yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
$37K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.