School Highlights
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College serves 4,368 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,368 students
- In-state tuition: $3,456
- Out-state tuition: $12,096
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 284 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
284 staff
232 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,368 students
2,968 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,426 students
1,000 students
# Part-Time Students
2,942 students
1,968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
266 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,426 students
978 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
55 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,942 students
1,968 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
6%
5%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
81%
77%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4329%
0.4329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3333%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,456 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,096 is less than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,456
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,096
$12,449
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,498
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gamma Beta Phi, Health Occupations Students of America, Lion's Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Student Government Association
Gamma Beta Phi, Health Occupations Students of America, Lion's Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Student Government Association
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,456 for In-State students and $12,096 for Out-State students.
What is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College's ranking?
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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