Johnson County Community College
About Johnson County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Johnson County Community College teaches in Overland Park, in the Kansas suburbs of Kansas City, and is the largest community college in the state. Design, business and nursing are its largest programs, and it keeps a contemporary art museum on campus.
Founded
1969
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Students
11,332
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
30.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,424
Out-of-state: $5,688
Avg Net Price
$14,176
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,387
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
30.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.6%
Transfer Out
23%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42.8%
$/Student
$9.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 30.8% graduation rate is below average, but 71.6% 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
$2,424
In-State
$5,688
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,560
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,785
After Financial Aid
$14,176
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,403
Receive Grants
17.1%
Take Loans
7.7%
Tuition is $2,424/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $14,176.
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 Johnson County Community College fund their education.
While in School
17.1%
Get Grants
Free money
7.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,784
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$93/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,750, 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 Johnson County Community College.
Gender
54.6%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,332
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
36.9%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
24.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (55% women, 45% men). 36.9% 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
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
11,332
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
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
Johnson County Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 162 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
162
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
55% / 45%
89
Men
73
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Johnson County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,387
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
1178 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$32K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$38K
57 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$64K
53 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$58K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
$66K
30 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K 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.