Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

  • 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 5,825 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,825 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,456
  • Out-state tuition: $12,096
  • Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
  • 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
Community Size
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 126 teachers has declined by 55% 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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1939
Total Faculty
126 staff
82 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
5
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has grown by 40% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,825 students
3,274 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
1,893 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
3,932 students
2,146 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
291 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,893 students
1,102 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,932 students
2,146 students
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
74%
72%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
43%
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%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,498
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$5,953

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gamma Beta PhiHealth Occupations Students of America
Lion's ClubPhi Theta Kappa
Society of Manufacturing EngineersStudent Government Association

Source: 2025 (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, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,825 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,456
  • Out-state tuition: $12,096
  • Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,988 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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