Tel:
(620)421-6700 
1,926 students
Public institution
Public institution
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Labette Community College provides affordable and accessible quality teaching and lifelong learning opportunities in a supportive environment that is respectful of individual values and social diversity, personal and community goals, and the needs of the ever-changing local and global economy.
School Highlights:
Labette Community College serves 1,926 students (42% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Labette Community College is the only community colleges within Labette County, KS.
The nearest community college is Neosho County Community College (25.3 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Labette 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 | 1,926 students |
1,303 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 812 students |
835 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 1,114 students | 1,046 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
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| % Black | 3% | 11% |
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| % White | 90% | 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. | 0.19 | 0.44 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $2,460 | $5,890 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $3,210 | $10,047 |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes:
The College has evolved from a city college primarily serving those students who wished to transfer to a four-year institution to a comprehensive community college offering transfer degrees, professional/technical degrees and certificates, continuing education, customized training for business and industry, lifelong learning opportunities, and a variety of programs and services for Southeast Kansas and the four-state region.
The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in General Studies (AGS) degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a baccalaureate degree. All degrees and concentrations available at LCC are described in this catalog. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is for students who plan to seek employment after completing an associate degree in a professional/technical area.
Labette Community College has a tradition of bringing musical events, theatrical productions and art displays to the people of Southeast Kansas.
Parsons Kansas was founded in 1870. Parsons is located in an area of flat plains and rolling hills in northern Labette, [LB], County. Historically, Parsons began as a railroad town and it is still a transportation hub served by the Union Pacific and highways US-59, US-400, and US-160.
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