Donnelly College

608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
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  • Donnelly College, located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas, is an independent, coeducational, Catholic institution founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The College was established in 1949 to meet the needs of urban immigrants and the working class, with special focus on those who might not otherwise be served.? Today, Donnelly continues that tradition by providing access and affordable education within a culture that promotes student success and by serving as the region's only federally designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our community is proud of the rich racial and ethnic diversity of our students, staff and faculty and how that diversity supports our learning environment. Through a strong general education curriculum integrated with career-oriented majors, Donnelly College offers programs leading to bachelor and associate degrees and certificates. To find out more, please visit www.donnelly.edu.

School Highlights

Donnelly College serves 336 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Donnelly College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Donnelly College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
29 staff
156 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Donnelly College has declined by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Donnelly College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
336 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
203 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
133 students
902 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
230 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
203 students
628 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
8%
3%
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% Hispanic
29%
14%
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% Black
41%
9%
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% White
12%
63%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
5%
4%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in KS.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.65%
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,400
$34,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$8,892
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,467
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Acceptance Rate
98%
98%
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ACT Composite
n/a
21

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Campus Ministry, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Activities Committee, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate, Travel Club
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • About: Donnelly is an independent, coeducational, Catholic institution founded by the Benedictine Sisters and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The College was established in 1949 to meet the needs of urban immigrants and the working class, with special focus on those who might not otherwise be served.
  • Today, Donnelly continues that proud tradition by providing access and affordable education within a culture that promotes student success, and by serving as the region's only federally designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our community is proud of the rich racial and ethnic diversity of our students, staff and faculty and how that diversity supports our learning environment.Through a strong general education curriculum integrated with career-oriented majors, Donnelly College offers programs leading to bachelor and associate degrees.
  • Admissions Policy:Donnelly maintains an open admissions policy. Any high-school graduate or GED holder, as well as individuals meeting appropriate testing standards, is eligible to enroll.
Profile last updated: 06/02/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Donnelly College often compared to?
Donnelly Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson County Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Donnelly College?
The acceptance rate of Donnelly College is 98%, which is equal to the state average of 98%.
What is Donnelly College's ranking?
Donnelly College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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