Kansas City Kansas Community College
About Kansas City Kansas Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Kansas City Kansas Community College has taught since 1923 and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with dormitories. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs, and it runs a well used technical education center.
Founded
1923
Location
Kansas City, Kansas
Students
3,319
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
42.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,210
Out-of-state: $6,945
Avg Net Price
$16,744
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,795
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
42.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
54.8%
Transfer Out
18%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
98.8%
$/Student
$10.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 42.4% 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
$3,210
In-State
$6,945
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$10,130
Books & Supplies
$1,052
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,855
After Financial Aid
$16,744
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$16,375
Receive Grants
29.1%
Take Loans
6.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $19,855/yr, including $10,130 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $16,744.
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 Kansas City Kansas Community College fund their education.
While in School
29.1%
Get Grants
Free money
6.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,754
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,793
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$93/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,793, 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 Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Gender
60.6%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,319
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
27.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 51% 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
3,319
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
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Kansas City Kansas Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 165 student athletes, about 5% 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
165
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
87
Men
78
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 Kansas City Kansas Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,795
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$36K
325 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
74 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$62K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$43K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
$53K
28 grads
4yr Earnings
Graphic Communications
—
16 grads
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.