Donnelly College

608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
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  • 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (4.4 miles away).

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Donnelly College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Donnelly College(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty32 staff62 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Donnelly College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Donnelly College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment474 students1,551 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:127:1
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# Full-Time Students269 students653 students
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# Part-Time Students205 students898 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-300
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
9%
2%
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% Hispanic
37%
9%
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% Black
30%
8%
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% White
12%
72%
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% Two or more races
5%
2%
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% Non Resident races
6%
2%
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Diversity Score0.740.46
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,400$34,000
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Finances and Admission

    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%90%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$10,176$9,500
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    Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$5,454
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    Acceptance Rate98%98%
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    Sports

    Total Sports Offered3 sports
    SportsDrill 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 Club
    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.?

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    Quick Stats (2020-21)
    • Students: 474 students
    • Acceptance Rate: 98%
    • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
    • Minority enrollment: 88%
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