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The mission of the college is to expand the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration.
School Highlights:
Hutchinson Community College serves 6,159 students (42% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Hutchinson Community College is the only community colleges within Reno County, KS.
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Hutchinson Community College | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public institution | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 6,159 students |
1,283 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 2,586 students |
832 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 3,573 students | 1,020 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
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| % Black | 4% | 12% |
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| % White | 91% | 66% |
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| % Two or more races" | - | 2% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.17 | 0.45 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $2,688 | $5,940 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $3,680 | $10,075 |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes:
Hutchinson Community College/Area Vocational School will be the premier, two-year educational institution in Kansas, delivering accessible opportunities for learning, growth and improved quality of life.
Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has a reputation for excellence that spans nearly 70 years. Evolving from a traditional "junior college" to a full service community college/vocational school, HCC serves nearly 5,000 credit students every semester with a like number of individuals involved in community service and non-credit activities.
There are two residence halls, Elland Hall and Kent Hall, providing on-campus housing for 391 students. They are conveniently located one block from the main campus. Services include commercial laundry machines, change and vending machines, TV lounges, microwaves on every floor and a cable TV outlet receiving 55 stations in each room, Roadrunner Internet access in each room, kitchenette and keycard access to the halls.
Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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