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Fort Scott Community College

  • FSCC takes pride in being the oldest continuous community college in the state of Kansas, founded in 1919. At Fort Scott Community College, our students are part of our large family. The college's employees and board members strive to help students acheive their educational goals while maintaining the small town atmosphere that Fort Scottis famous for.

School Highlights

Fort Scott Community College serves 1,376 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,376 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,760
  • Out-state tuition: $4,440
  • Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
Fort Scott Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
48 staff
50 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Fort Scott Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fort Scott Community College diversity score of 0.36 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,376 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
433 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
943 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,376 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
433 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
943 students
915 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
371 students
365 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
16%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
79%
59%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,600
$34,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,760 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,440 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,760
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$4,296
Tuition Notes
$116.00 per credit hour for other Kansas residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,467
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Greyhounds
  • The rich historical tapestry of Fort Scott and Southeast Kansas are a part of the classroom experience at FSCC. With courses in United States history, History of Civilization, History of American Sports, the American West, on campus and online classes, FSCC is the place to explore what history has to offer! History instruction at Fort Scott Community College is designed to meet the general education requirements in four-year schools as well as to provide the student a basic foundation for liberal arts and social science courses. Fort Scott Community College gives student the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. The four-week Commercial Truck Driving Program at Fort Scott Community College will allow students to earn 11 hours of college credit in preparation for the Commercial Driving License (CDL) examination for operating vehicles in interstate commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fort Scott Community College cost?
Fort Scott Community College's tuition is approximately $2,760 for In-State students and $4,440 for Out-State students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,376 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,760
  • Out-state tuition: $4,440
  • Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,451 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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