Fort scott community college

2108 s horton, Fort scott, KS, 66701-0314 - View a map of this school Map

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FSCC takes pride in being the oldest continuous community college in the state of Kansas, founded in 1919. At Fort Scott Community College, our students are part of our large family. The college's employees and board members strive to help students acheive their educational goals while maintaining the small town atmosphere that Fort Scottis famous for....

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School Overview:

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County Bourbon 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 876 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 959 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 1,835 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 228 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 91% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 49% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,787 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 28% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $786 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 68% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $900 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 23% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,970 $3,129

School Notes:

  • The rich historical tapestry of Fort Scott and Southeast Kansas are a part of the classroom experience at FSCC. With courses in United States history, History of Civilization, History of American Sports, the American West, on campus and online classes, FSCC is the place to explore what history has to offer!
  • History instruction at Fort Scott Community College is designed to meet the general education requirements in four-year schools as well as to provide the student a basic foundation for liberal arts and social science courses.
  • Fort Scott Community College gives student the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.
  • The four-week Commercial Truck Driving Program at Fort Scott Community College will allow students to earn 11 hours of college credit in preparation for the Commercial Driving License (CDL) examination for operating vehicles in interstate commerce.

In the News:

  • Fort Scott to play for juco title (The Wichita Eagle)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:05:29 am
    Top-ranked Fort Scott Community College announced Tuesday that it will play No. 2 Blinn (Texas) on Dec. 6 in the Citizens Bank Bowl at Pittsburg for the NJCAA football championship.
  • Blinn Buccaneers To Play Fort Scott For National Championship (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 09:14:04 pm
    Blinn (10-1) won the Southwest Junior College Football Conference title by defeating previous No. 1 Navarro College 45-34. Fort Scott (11-0) beat defending national champion Butler Community College 13-12 to win the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference championship.
  • Fort Scott to meet Blinn in Pittsburg for JC crown (The Wichita Eagle)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 08:09:10 pm
    Top-ranked Fort Scott Community College announced today that it will play No. 2 Blinn (Texas) on Dec. 6 in the Citizens Bank Bowl at Pittsburg for the NJCAA football championship.
  • Blinn-Fort Scott to play in Citizens Bank Bowl (The Morning Sun)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:52:20 pm
    It will be a game for all the marbles. And, it is just the first year of the game’s actual existence. At 1 p.m., Dec. 6, the top-ranked Fort Scott Community College football team will square off with No. 2 Blinn at Pittsburg State’s Carnie Smith Stadium in the inaugural Citizens Bank Bowl.
  • Greyhounds Play for Conference Title Saturday (KFJX Pittsburg)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 09:58:07 am
    One of the biggest games in Fort Scott Community College football history will take place this Saturday at Frary Field in Fort Scott.  The #3 team in the nation FSCC will play host to #4 Butler Community College.  The winner of the contest will be awarded the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference championship. 

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