Hutchinson Community College
About Hutchinson Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Hutchinson Community College teaches in central Kansas and keeps dormitories. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs, and a fifth of its students go on to a four-year college.
Founded
1928
Location
Hutchinson, Kansas
Students
3,039
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
53.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,540
Out-of-state: $4,770
Avg Net Price
$6,727
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,470
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
Average
53.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.5%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$7.2K
Class Size
Medium
53.5% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,540
In-State
$4,770
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$7,374
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,858
After Financial Aid
$6,727
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,584
Receive Grants
22.8%
Take Loans
12.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,858/yr, including $7,374 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,727.
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 Hutchinson Community College fund their education.
While in School
22.8%
Get Grants
Free money
12.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,354
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,773
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$104/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,773, 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 Hutchinson Community College.
Gender
61.7%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,039
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
40.8%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
23%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 40.8% 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
3,039
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
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Hutchinson Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 308 student athletes, about 10% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
308
10% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
201
Men
107
Women
5
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 Hutchinson Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,470
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
502 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$60K
69 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$55K
67 grads
1yr Earnings
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$42K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Fire Protection
$51K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$48K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $43K 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.