- Independence Community College provides quality higher education, lifelong learning, economic development, cultural enrichment and global awareness for its community through transfer, technical, community and college preparatory education programs.
School Highlights
Independence Community College serves 764 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 764 students
- In-state tuition: $3,376
- Out-state tuition: $4,656
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Independence Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
Independence Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Vegas Gold
Total Faculty
33 staff
50 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
13
Student Body
The student population of Independence Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Independence Community College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
764 students
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
422 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
342 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
623 students
294 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
422 students
529 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
342 students
892 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
280 students
361 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
21%
9%
% White
50%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,376 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,656 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,376
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,656
$4,296
Tuition Notes
in_district:$74 per credit hour
out_of_district:$80 per credit hour
border_state:$87 per credit hour
out_of_state:$171 per credit hour
international:$65 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Captain James Montgomery
- Independence Community College (ICC) is located south of Independence, Kansas, on 68 acres of beautiful rolling grounds. Independence, a city of 11,000 population located in southeastern Kansas, is the county seat of Montgomery County. The ICC campus is part of the area's civic and cultural excellence. ICC is an educational service center for communities in the Southeast Kansas area. It attracts students from not only area high schools but also from out-of-state and from several foreign countries. Thousands of students have attended ICC since it was founded in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independence public school system. Until 1970 the students attended classes in the senior high school buildings. The 68-acre campus includes the Academic Building, Fine Arts Building, Student Union, Cessna Learning Center, Field House, Administration Building, parking lots, athletic and physical education practice fields, a lake, and a 96-bed multi-structure living center complex, as well as a new 200 bed residence hall. The ICC School of Cosmetology, Adult Basic Education, and the Safety, Health and Wellness offices are located off-campus at the Downtown Learning Center in the Independence Corporate Office Building in downtown Independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Independence Community College cost?
Independence Community College's tuition is approximately $3,376 for In-State students and $4,656 for Out-State students.
What is Independence Community College's ranking?
Independence Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Independence Community College is Coffeyville Community College (12.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
400 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-7700
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-7700
12.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $105 Out-state tuition: $135 Minority enrollment: 49%
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200 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6700
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6700
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Enrollment: 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $3,450 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820
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Enrollment: 1,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $4,148 Out-state tuition: $4,148 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-8441
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-8441
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Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-5116
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(620) 365-5116
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