Butler Community College

901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
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  • Butler Community College exists to develop responsible, involved lifelong learners and to contribute to the vitality of the communities it serves.

School Highlights

Butler Community College serves 9,003 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 28%.

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Butler Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 292 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Butler Community College(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty292 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Butler Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Butler Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment9,003 students1,551 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:127:1
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# Full-Time Students3,970 students653 students
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# Part-Time Students5,033 students898 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-300
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
8%
9%
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% Black
7%
8%
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% White
73%
72%
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% Hawaiian
1%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score0.450.46
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College Completion Rate
23%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,700$34,000
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,294 is less than the state average of $3,503. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,034 is more than the state average of $4,523. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,294$3,503
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,034$4,523
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid83%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,454
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Butler Community College exists to develop responsible, involved lifelong learners and to contribute to the vitality of the communities it serves. We expect our students to become a full partner in the learning process. In return we offer them a pact, our Learning PACT, so they can develop the skills and abilities that are vital for success in the 21st century. This Learning PACT, which is integrated into all our courses and programs as well our extra curricular activities, focuses upon four key skill areas including Personal Development, Analytical Thinking, Communication and Technology. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Assoc. of Colleges, National League of Nursing and Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Butler Community College is Wichita Area Technical College (18.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Wichita Area Technical College
    Public
    3,373 students | 18.90 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
    Wichita,  KS  67226
    (316) 677-9400     18.903,373
  • National American University-Wichita
    Private, for profit
    259 students | 20.90 Mi7309 East 21st Street North Suite G-40
    Wichita,  KS  67206
    (316) 448-5400     20.90259
  • Hesston College
    Private, non-profit
    428 students | 37.40 Mi301 South Main
    Hesston,  KS  67062
    (620) 327-4221     37.40428
  • Cowley County Community College
    Public
    3,376 students | 52.40 Mi125 S 2nd St
    Arkansas City,  KS  67005
    52.403,376
  • Flint Hills Technical College
    Public
    836 students | 55.40 Mi3301 W 18th St
    Emporia,  KS  66801
    (620) 343-4600     55.40836
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 9,003 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,294
  • Out-state tuition: $5,034
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 27%
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Did You Know?
For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,503 per year for in-state students and $4,523 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,710 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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