Cowley County Community College

125 S Second St, Arkansas City, KS, 67005 - View a map of this school Map

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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....

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  • Cowley County Community College
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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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