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 2,664 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is same as the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 36%.
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's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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 | 103 staff | 66 staff |
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: 2019 (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
- 4,181 students | 30.00 Mi1220 E Grand Ave
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-6200 30.004,181 - National American University-WichitaPrivate for-profit95 students | 47.10 Mi7309 E 21st Street North, Suite G-40
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 448-5400 47.1095 - 4,596 students | 49.10 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400 49.104,596 - Butler Community CollegePublic8,374 students | 52.40 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222 52.408,374 - 910 students | 73.30 Mi1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100 73.30910
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