- Cloud County Community College (CCCC) is one of 26 public two-year community and technical colleges in Kansas and is coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents. CCCC's service area encompasses a 12-county area primarily in north central Kansas with its two physical campuses in Concordia and Junction City.
School Highlights
Cloud County Community College serves 2,276 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,276 students
- In-state tuition: $3,060
- Out-state tuition: $4,680
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 205 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cloud County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
205 staff
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cloud County Community College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Cloud County Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,276 students
1,908 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
639 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,637 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
227 students
231 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
639 students
606 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,637 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
361 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
67%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4343%
0.4101%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,060 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,680 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,060
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,680
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,840
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
ACT Total Avg.
21
21
ACT Composite
21
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- CCCC provides a dynamic environment that offers students a complete college educational experience. Our professional staff and faculty are dedicated to making CCCC the best college experience available. Our primary purpose is to prepare you for future success in education and throughout your life. Cloud County Community College was founded in 1965. It is one of 19 community colleges in the state of Kansas. Cloud County Community College offers transferable and technical degrees in four areas; Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science and Associate in General Studies. Certificates in varying lengths are offered at the successful conclusion of certain vocational programs. Cloud County Community College does an outstanding job preparing students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Many two-year degrees are also offered. There are a variety of campus organizations and activities. Cloud County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cloud County Community College cost?
Cloud County Community College's tuition is approximately $3,060 for In-State students and $4,680 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cloud County Community College?
The acceptance rate of Cloud County Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Cloud County Community College offer?
Cloud County Community College offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Cloud County Community College is North Central Kansas Technical College (24.4 miles away)
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