- Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public community college in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is an open-admissions college and a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
School Highlights
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College serves 6,484 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,484 students
- In-state tuition: $3,456
- Out-state tuition: $12,096
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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
284 staff
232 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has grown by 50% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,484 students
3,741 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,699 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
4,785 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
648 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,699 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,785 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
75%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
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 22% 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 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,456
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,096
$12,449
Tuition Notes
$189 per credit hour (Resident Students)
% 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
Source: 2024 (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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