- Pratt Community College is built on a reputation of academic excellence, a solid technical education, concern for the individual student, and extensive faculty and staff support to assure student success. Here, we have people who care about you because we recognize that when you succeed, we succeed. Failure to serve our students is not a part of our vocabulary. We view students as our customers, and we are sensitive to your need for courteous and responsive customer service. Education and service are what we are all about. Furthermore, we all can have fun doing it together. That's why we have a great student activity program.
School Highlights
Pratt Community College serves 1,703 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,703 students
- In-state tuition: $3,140
- Out-state tuition: $3,464
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pratt Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pratt Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High 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
126 staff
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pratt Community College has grown by 44% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Pratt Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,703 students
1,908 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
569 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,134 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
170 students
231 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
569 students
606 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,134 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
330 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
17%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4148%
0.4101%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,140 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,464 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,140
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,464
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,731
$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
- Founded in 1938, PCC is a two-year public, comprehensive community college and an area vocational school. We offer a well-rounded general education for the student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and we meet the needs of the student desiring the skills needed to enter directly into the workforce. Some of our hallmark programs include Electric Power Technology, Ag Power Technology, Automotive Technology, and Nursing. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation reflects the high quality of our academic and technical programs. PCC is situated on an 80-acre campus. The main campus facility, completed in 1968, houses the administrative and student services offices, classrooms, learning resource center, Carpenter Auditorium, Delmar Riney Art Gallery and the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena. The campus also includes a vocational classroom facility, indoor and outdoor rodeo facilities, an Automotive Technology facility, the Riney Student Conference Center, Stanion Indoor Baseball/Softball Practice Facility, Stanion Baseball Field, the recently expanded Center for Electrical Power Technology and Chandler Hall - a nursing/allied health and arts building - completed in 2003. PCC provides an active campus environment for over 280 residents housed in five residence halls. The two newest facilities, North Hall and Scholarship Hall, were completed in 1998 and 2002 respectively. In addition to numerous student activities, the college offers over a dozen student organizations and clubs with additional opportunities to participate in music, arts, and athletics – both collegiate and intramural. PCC is a member of the highly competitive NJCAA Region VI, Jayhawk West Conference and offers 7 men's and 8 women's programs, including wrestling added in 2006. While the average daily attendance on-campus averages 500-600 students, we service more than 3,000 students annually. These students consist of full-time, part-time, on and off-campus. PCC is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pratt Community College cost?
Pratt Community College's tuition is approximately $3,140 for In-State students and $3,464 for Out-State students.
What is Pratt Community College's ranking?
Pratt Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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