Dodge City Community College

2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The Dodge City Community College campus is spread out over 145 acres of rolling prairie with its own lake, Lake Charles. The DCCC campus has 20 buildings on campus and various off campus facilities including Cavalier field and out campus radio station. As far as student population, DCCC has approximately 2,000 students a semester.

School Highlights

Dodge City Community College serves 1,459 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,459 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,700
  • Out-state tuition: $3,000
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Dodge City Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 214 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dodge City Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
214 staff
156 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Dodge City Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Dodge City Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,459 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
709 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
750 students
902 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
106 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
709 students
628 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
750 students
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
370 students
342 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
47%
14%
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% Black
11%
9%
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% White
36%
63%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
39%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$34,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,700 is less than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,000 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
$3,484
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,000
$4,443
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,024
$5,467
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • At DCCC, you can earn various two-year associate degrees depending on your major. We offer Associate in Science, Arts and General Studies degrees. We offer an Associate of Science in Nursing. We also offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in various technical areas, plus several one-year certificate programs. We offer over 30 different transfer majors. Here is a list of some of our programs: Accounting, Agriculture, Art & Sculpture, Athletic Training, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Education (Secondary & Elementary), Engineering, English, History, Mass Communications, Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Pre-Architecture, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Law, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Vet, Psychology, Social Science, Social Work, Speech, Theatre, Water Resource Management. Dodge City Community College believes that cultural growth is an important component in the overall educational growth of its students. As a result, it has developed a Cultural Arts Program which contracts musical, theatrical, and other entertainment groups for campus performance. Students encounter talent and cultural experiences otherwise not available. Community residents are welcome to attend. Dodge City Community College supports one of the most extensive intercollegiate athletic programs of any community college in Kansas. The Conqs and Lady Conqs compete at the NJCAA Division I level and are members of the Kansas Jayhawk league. Not only do our teams compete on the field but also they excel off the field as well having earned numerous Academic All-American and academic team certificates. Here is list of our athletic programs: baseball, men and women's basketball, men and women's cross country, cheerleading, dance, football, men and women's golf, softball, men and women's soccer, men and women's track and volleyball.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dodge City Community College cost?
Dodge City Community College's tuition is approximately $2,700 for In-State students and $3,000 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,459 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,700
  • Out-state tuition: $3,000
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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