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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 2,059 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 2,059 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,760
  • Out-state tuition: $4,440
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 170 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fort Scott Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
170 staff
155 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Fort Scott Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fort Scott Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,059 students
2,057 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
889 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,170 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
205 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
889 students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,170 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
371 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
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
96%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (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 (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 2,059 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,760
  • Out-state tuition: $4,440
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
  • 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 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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