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 1,827 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,827 students
- In-state tuition: $2,760
- Out-state tuition: $4,440
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 23%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 84% over five years.
Fort Scott Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fort Scott Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Fort Scott Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,827 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
870 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
957 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
322 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
77%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
College Completion Rate
30%
38%
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 $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,440 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,760
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,250
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,466
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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