Dodge City Community College
- 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 1,513 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,513 students
- In-state tuition: $2,700
- Out-state tuition: $3,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dodge City Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 214 teachers has grown by 81% over five years.
Dodge City Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
214 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Dodge City Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Dodge City Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,513 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
778 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
735 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
370 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
44%
14%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
42%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
College Completion Rate
37%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$34,000
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 15% 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 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,000
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (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.
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