Cowley County Community College
- Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is committed to learning excellence and personal enrichment in an open access environment.
School Highlights
- Cowley County Community College serves 3,376 students (55% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 28%.
- Cowley County Community College is the only community colleges within Cowley County, KS.
- The nearest community college to Cowley County Community College is Northern Oklahoma College (30.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Cowley County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Cowley County Community College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 103 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,376 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,843 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,533 students | 898 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 482 | 300 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| % Black | 7% | 8% |
| % White | 76% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.46 |
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| College Completion Rate | 33% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $34,000 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Cowley is both a community college with transfer programs and a vocational/technical school offering two-year job-ready degree programs, students with very diverse needs will find us a perfect educational fit. The College works hard to maintain standards of quality that will provide students with an education that will prepare them to transfer to a four year program or enter the workforce. Cowley is a cutting edge institution, respected throughout the country as a leader in innovation and quality. We strongly encourage both parents and prospective students to explore their educational opportunities with us. Cowley has over 70 majors and programs of study. Degrees offered include the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies, and the College Certificate. Cowley College is among the fastest growing community colleges in the nation. We take pride in the quality of our education, small classes and student activities. Our main campus is located in Arkansas City, a small community of around 13,000 people in south-central Kansas. We have several outreach centers across the region including two enrollment locations located in Wichita and a center in Mulvane. If you are unable to attend our physical locations you are able to earn an accredited degree fully online! Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the Kansas State Board of Regents.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Cowley County Community College is Northern Oklahoma College (30.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,766 students | 30.00 Mi1220 E Grand Ave
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580)628-6200 30.004,766 - National American University-WichitaPrivate, for profit259 students | 47.20 Mi7309 East 21st Street North Suite G-40
Wichita, KS 67206
(316)448-5400 47.20259 - 3,373 students | 49.20 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316)677-9400 49.203,373 - Butler Community CollegePublic9,003 students | 52.20 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316)321-2222 52.209,003 - 945 students | 73.50 Mi1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620)331-4100 73.50945
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