- 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 395 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Donnelly College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five years.
Donnelly College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
The truth will set you free.
Student Body
The student population of Donnelly College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Donnelly College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
395 students
1,446 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
197 students
531 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
198 students
915 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
395 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
197 students
529 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
198 students
915 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
29%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
42%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
59%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2439%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,400
$34,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$9,071
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,467
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
No school colors provided
School Mascot
No Mascot Provided
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Campus MinistryPhi Theta Kappa
Student Activities CommitteeStudent Ambassadors
Student SenateTravel Club
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- No famous alumni provided -
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donnelly College often compared to?
Donnelly Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson County Community College by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Donnelly College?
Donnelly College famous alumni include: No famous alumni provided.
What is Donnelly College's ranking?
Donnelly College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Donnelly College located?
Donnelly College is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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