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 (26-27)
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.
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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 less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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.
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Sports
School Mascot
Greyhounds
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
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.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
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)
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.
