Kansas City Kansas Community College

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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....

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School Overview:

  • Kansas City Kansas Community College
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County Wyandotte 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 1,931 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,616 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 5,547 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 73% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 40% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,910 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 1% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $842 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 34% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,812 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 21% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,546 $3,129

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.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • PHOTOS: KCKCC child care children learn about Native America musical instruments (Kansas City Kansan)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:47:42 pm
      Children at the Campus Child Care Center at Kansas City Kansas Community College learned about Native American musical instruments from Thomas Ed Smith of the Native American Heritage Center during their annual Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Smith both explained and played five different instruments and gave the children insight into Native American culture. (KCKCC Photos by Alan Hoskins)   
  • KCKCC remains undefeated, head for showdown with Penn Valley (Kansas City Kansan)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:02:51 pm
    From ALAN HOSKINS, Kansan Contributor Kansas City Kansas Community College Blue Devils withstood an early 3-point assault by William Jewell’s JV and rolled to their seventh straight win 104-61 at the KCKCC Field House Thursday night. Hitting four of their first five 3-point shots and six of their first nine attempts overall, the Cardinals raced to an early 22-17 lead. However, KCKCC ran off the ...
  • KCKCC Jazz Band learn from premier artists (Kansas City Kansan)
    posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:47:51 pm
    The Kansas City Kansas Community College Jazz Band and Jazz Combo were accompanied by two of the world’s best, bass player Christoph Luty and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Both members of the Jeff Hamilton Trio which is the backup on Barbra Streisand’s latest album, the two musicians gave hour-long clinics to both the Jazz Band and Jazz Clinic. (KCKCC Photo by Alan Hoskins) From ALAN HOSKINS, Kansan ...
  • Photo: KCKCC buckles up (Kansas City Kansan)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:47:41 pm
    Despite cold and a hint of snow, Kansas City Kansas Community College put up the first of several “Buckle Up – It’s the Law” signs to be located throughout the campus Monday, Nov. 16. Looking on as Tony Sambol attached the first sign are (from left) Richard Lee, Dean of Student Services; Linda Sutton, Director of Student Activities; Larry Seal, Director of Buildings and Grounds; and Jason ...
  • KCKCC child care preschoolers hear from special readers (Kansas City Kansan)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 09:23:53 pm
    College librarian Penny Mahon, Director of the Career Planning and Placement office Linda Wyatt  and Dean of Social and Behavioral Science Dr. Charles Wilson kicked off the “Kansas Reads to Preschoolers” literacy week activities at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Child Care Center with readings from the book “Wiggles.” (KCKCC Photos by Alan Hoskins)  Children at the Child Care Center at ...

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