Allen County Community College

1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • The purpose of Allen County Community College is to make quality education and support services available in a caring atmosphere to all who seek them within the service area. Based on the belief that learning and self-improvement are continuous processes, the College is committed to providing a wide range of educational programs to assist all students in reaching their academic, occupational, and personal potential at a reasonable cost.

School Highlights

Allen County Community College serves 1,855 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,855 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,784
  • Out-state tuition: $2,784
  • Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Allen County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Allen County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1923
Campus Size
90 acres
Total Faculty
55 staff
50 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Allen County Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Allen County Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,855 students
1,446 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
603 students
531 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,252 students
915 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,855 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
603 students
529 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,252 students
915 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
264 students
365 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

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% Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
10%
16%

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% Black
4%
9%

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% White
75%
59%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,612
$45,120

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,784 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,784 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,784
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,784
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
90%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,071

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,467

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Sports

School Mascot
Red Devil
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Allen County Community College is located at the north edge of Iola and has a modern campus which compliments the gently rolling hills of the Neosho River Valley. Iola, served by U.S. Highways 54 and 169, is within a two-hour drive of Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka, as well as Joplin, Missouri, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since 1923, Allen County Community College has provided exceptional educational services to the citizens of Kansas. Quality and access have been primary concerns of the College from its beginning. The college now enrolls approximately 2,500 students each semester in the programs offered on the campuses in Iola and Burlingame, over Interactive Television, on the Internet, and at the outreach sites located within the six-county service area. ACCC will remain cognizant of the needs of its service area and responsive to those needs with new programs and services that can be implemented quickly, effectively, and efficiently. ACCC's quality comes in large part from its competent faculty who are dedicated to the art of teaching. Both those who are employed full-time at the College and those who teach on an adjunct basis are committed to their students and encourage excellence. Complementing the faculty are excellent student services and support staff who have committed themselves to the concepts of student success and service. Outstanding physical facilities are available on and off campus. The main campus provides one of the finest community college libraries in the state and an excellent instructional resource center, both of which are available to all students who take classes from the College. Modern equipment and teaching aids are available to all instructors and students at all of our sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Allen County Community College cost?
Allen County Community College's tuition is approximately $2,784 for In-State students and $2,784 for Out-State students.
What is Allen County Community College's ranking?
Allen County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,855 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,784
  • Out-state tuition: $2,784
  • Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,451 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Kansas City Kansas Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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