- Labette Community College provides affordable and accessible quality teaching and lifelong learning opportunities in a supportive environment that is respectful of individual values and social diversity, personal and community goals, and the needs of the ever-changing local and global economy.
School Highlights
Labette Community College serves 1,908 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,908 students
- In-state tuition: $2,700
- Out-state tuition: $3,450
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Labette Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 155 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Labette Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
155 staff
155 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Labette Community College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Labette Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,908 students
2,057 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
484 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,424 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
190 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
484 students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,424 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,700 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,450 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,450
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,467
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The College has evolved from a city college primarily serving those students who wished to transfer to a four-year institution to a comprehensive community college offering transfer degrees, professional/technical degrees and certificates, continuing education, customized training for business and industry, lifelong learning opportunities, and a variety of programs and services for Southeast Kansas and the four-state region. The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in General Studies (AGS) degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a baccalaureate degree. All degrees and concentrations available at LCC are described in this catalog. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is for students who plan to seek employment after completing an associate degree in a professional/technical area. Labette Community College has a tradition of bringing musical events, theatrical productions and art displays to the people of Southeast Kansas. Parsons Kansas was founded in 1870. Parsons is located in an area of flat plains and rolling hills in northern Labette, [LB], County. Historically, Parsons began as a railroad town and it is still a transportation hub served by the Union Pacific and highways US-59, US-400, and US-160.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Labette Community College cost?
Labette Community College's tuition is approximately $2,700 for In-State students and $3,450 for Out-State students.
What is Labette Community College's ranking?
Labette Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least expensive tuition.
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