Cowley County Community College
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Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is committed to learning excellence and personal enrichment in an open access environment....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Cowley County, KS | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,320 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,335 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,655 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 326 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 75% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 43% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,918 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 35% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,348 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 42% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,952 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Cowley is both a community college with transfer programs and a vocational/technical school offering two-year job-ready degree programs, students with very diverse needs will find us a perfect educational fit. The College works hard to maintain standards of quality that will provide students with an education that will prepare them to transfer to a four year program or enter the workforce. Cowley is a cutting edge institution, respected throughout the country as a leader in innovation and quality. We strongly encourage both parents and prospective students to explore their educational opportunities with us.
- Cowley has over 60 majors and programs of study. Degrees offered include the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies, and the College Certificate.
- Cowley College is among the fastest growing community colleges in the nation. We take pride in the quality of our education, small classes and student activities. Our main campus is located in Arkansas City, a small community of around 13,000 people in south-central Kansas. We have several outreach centers across the region including the Southside Education Center and the Aviation Tech Center, both located in Wichita. If you are unable to attend our physical locations we have several distance education methods including a wide variety of online courses.
- Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the Kansas State Board of Regents.
- Profile last updated: 05/19/2009.
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- Kansas Softball Inks Six New Players (WIBW Topeka)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:58:42 pm
First-year head coach Megan Smith has announced the signing of six new players to national letters of intent Friday for the University of Kansas softball team - Softball. Softball Inks Six New Players (Kansas Jayhawks)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:02:58 pm
First-year head coach Megan Smith announced the signing of six new players to national letters of intent Friday to the University of Kansas softball team. Kendra Cullum, Colleen Hohman, Elsa Moyer, Ashley Newman, Ashley Spencer and Laura Vickers will all begin their softball careers at Kansas starting in the 2010-11 academic year. - Manhattan Regional Airport flights to Dallas Fort Worth are helping city grow (Kansas State Collegian)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:20:52 pm
It has been two months since the Manhattan Regional Airport started offering flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the service has already exceeded expectations. Airport Director Peter VanKuren said American Eagle, affiliate of American ... - Softball team to play last tournament (University Daily Kansan)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 06:20:20 am
Community colleges will participate in competition this weekend. - Two Kansas Soldiers Will Be Laid To Rest (KAKE Wichita)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 11:05:24 pm
Two Kansas communities are coming together to give their local heroes a final salute. Two soldiers who lost their lives last week will be laid to rest this week.
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