Donnelly College
Tel:
(913)621-8700
- Donnelly College, located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas, is an independent, coeducational, Catholic institution founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The College was established in 1949 to meet the needs of urban immigrants and the working class, with special focus on those who might not otherwise be served.? Today, Donnelly continues that tradition by providing access and affordable education within a culture that promotes student success and by serving as the region's only federally designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our community is proud of the rich racial and ethnic diversity of our students, staff and faculty and how that diversity supports our learning environment. Through a strong general education curriculum integrated with career-oriented majors, Donnelly College offers programs leading to bachelor and associate degrees and certificates. To find out more, please visit www.donnelly.edu.
School Highlights
- Donnelly College serves 474 students (57% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
- Donnelly College is one of 2 community colleges within Wyandotte County, KS.
- The nearest community college to Donnelly College is Concorde Career College-Kansas City (4.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Donnelly College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Donnelly College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 32 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 474 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 269 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 205 students | 898 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 300 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 9% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% |
| % Black | 30% | 8% |
| % White | 12% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 6% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.46 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,400 | $34,000 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 90% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $10,176 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,500 | $5,454 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Drill Team, Intramural Sports Only, SoccerDrill Team, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Campus Ministry, Drill Team, Library Activities Committee, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Activities Committee, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate, Travel Club, Walking Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports, Soccer Clu |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- About: Donnelly is an independent, coeducational, Catholic institution founded by the Benedictine Sisters and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The College was established in 1949 to meet the needs of urban immigrants and the working class, with special focus on those who might not otherwise be served.
- Today, Donnelly continues that proud tradition by providing access and affordable education within a culture that promotes student success, and by serving as the region's only federally designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our community is proud of the rich racial and ethnic diversity of our students, staff and faculty and how that diversity supports our learning environment.Through a strong general education curriculum integrated with career-oriented majors, Donnelly College offers programs leading to bachelor and associate degrees.
- Admissions Policy:?Donnelly maintains an open admissions policy. Any high-school graduate or GED holder, as well as individuals meeting appropriate testing standards, is eligible to enroll.?
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Donnelly College is Concorde Career College-Kansas City (4.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Concorde Career College-Kansas CityPrivate, for profit590 students | 4.40 Mi3239 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)531-5223 4.40590 - 6,198 students | 5.30 Mi7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913)334-1100 5.306,198 - n/a students | 8.00 Mi1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
8.00n/a - Vatterott College-Kansas CityPrivate, for profit638 students | 10.20 Mi8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816)861-1000 10.20638 - n/a students | 10.80 Mi2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156
10.80n/a
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