Kansas City Kansas Community College

7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public, urban, open-door, and comprehensive community college committed to excellence in higher education. Through an accessible and supportive learning environment, the college mission is to provide higher education and lifelong learning to the varied communities, primarily in its service area of Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties.

School Highlights

Kansas City Kansas Community College serves 5,014 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,014 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,640
  • Out-state tuition: $6,660
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Kansas City Kansas Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 183 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Kansas City Kansas 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
Total Faculty
183 staff
50 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
13
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Kansas City Kansas Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Kansas City Kansas Community College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,014 students
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
1,639 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
3,375 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
294 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,639 students
529 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,375 students
892 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
361 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
16%
% Black
18%
9%
% White
38%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$34,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,640 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,660 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,640
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,660
$4,296
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour for Wyandotte County residents, $119.50 for in-state, $231.50 for out-of-state
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,432
$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 Notes

  • Kansas City Kansas Community College seeks to provide an educational environment that encourages a strong commitment to high academic standards that sustains and advances excellence in learning and encourages challenging, innovative, and varied programs, teaching methods, and delivery systems; enhances student intellectual and social development to the fullest extent possible; and stresses the attitudes, behaviors, responsibilities, and skills required for effective learning and citizenship in a multicultural democracy. The college provides transfer education in the liberal arts and sciences, career education in a technical or professional field, general education and support services, continuing education and developmental education. The college provides community services that offer cultural and recreational activities, provide access to college facilities, and that serve as a planning, research, and resource center to the college's varied communities. The college seeks to provide a multicultural environment that reflects and respects diversity and seeks to increase understanding and appreciation of differences. A campus environment that promotes the teaching and learning process through accessible, comfortable, safe, and well-maintained facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kansas City Kansas Community College cost?
Kansas City Kansas Community College's tuition is approximately $2,640 for In-State students and $6,660 for Out-State students.
What is Kansas City Kansas Community College's ranking?
Kansas City Kansas Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Kansas City Kansas Community College located?
Kansas City Kansas Community College is located in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,014 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,640
  • Out-state tuition: $6,660
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,451 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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