Dodge City Community College
About Dodge City Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Dodge City Community College teaches in the old cattle town of southwest Kansas, keeps dormitories, and trains commercial pilots at the airfield. Nursing is among its other largest programs.
Founded
1935
Location
Dodge City, Kansas
Students
1,106
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,650
Out-of-state: $5,850
Avg Net Price
$4,068
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,427
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
35.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
55%
Transfer Out
27%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$5.0K
Class Size
Medium
The 35.1% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,650
In-State
$5,850
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$7,850
Books & Supplies
N/A
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,189
After Financial Aid
$4,068
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,072
Receive Grants
29.4%
Take Loans
16.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $10,189/yr, including $7,850 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $4,068.
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 Dodge City Community College fund their education.
While in School
29.4%
Get Grants
Free money
16.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,273
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,800
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$93/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,800, 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 Dodge City Community College.
Gender
48.5%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,106
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.6%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
16.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (49% women, 52% men). 48.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 6.8% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,106
Students
community
Institution
Small
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
Dodge City Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 347 student athletes, about 31% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
347
31% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
227
Men
120
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Dodge City Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,427
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$41K
136 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
18 grads
Air Transportation
—
17 grads
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
—
5 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
4 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
3 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $45K 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.