School Highlights
Seward County Community College serves 1,580 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,580 students
- In-state tuition: $1,860
- Out-state tuition: $2,370
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 221 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Seward County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
221 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Seward County Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Seward County Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,580 students
1,530 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
678 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
902 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
117 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
678 students
628 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
902 students
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
240 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
29%
63%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,860 is less than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 38% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,370 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 43% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,860
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,370
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seward County Community College cost?
Seward County Community College's tuition is approximately $1,860 for In-State students and $2,370 for Out-State students.
What sports does Seward County Community College offer?
Seward County Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Seward County Community College's ranking?
Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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