Donnelly College
- 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% 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 |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 269 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 205 students | 898 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 300 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 7% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 42% | 9% |
| % Black | 30% | 8% |
| % White | 11% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 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% |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Campus Ministry, Drill Team, Library Activities Committee, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Activities Committee, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate, 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 - Vatterott College-Kansas CityPrivate, for profit638 students | 10.20 Mi8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816)861-1000 10.20638 - Brown Mackie College-Kansas CityPrivate, for profit458 students | 11.90 Mi9705 Lenexa Dr.
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913)768-1900 11.90458 - National American University-Overland ParkPrivate, for profit382 students | 12.20 Mi10310 Mastin
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913)981-8700 12.20382
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