Hutchinson Community College

1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
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Tel: (620) 665-3500
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  • The mission of the college is to expand the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration.
School Highlights
  • Hutchinson Community College serves 5,718 students (40% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
  • Hutchinson Community College is the only community colleges within Reno County, KS.
  • The nearest community college to Hutchinson Community College is Central Christian College of Kansas (24.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Hutchinson Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Hutchinson Community College(KS) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty171 staff62 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Hutchinson Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Hutchinson Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,718 students1,551 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio33:127:1
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# Full-Time Students2,267 students653 students
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# Part-Time Students3,451 students898 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		528300
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
9%
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% Black
6%
8%
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% White
80%
72%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score0.350.46
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College Completion Rate
27%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,800$34,000
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,040 is less than the state average of $3,503. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,032 is less than the state average of $4,523. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,040$3,503
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,032$4,523
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,470$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,454
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Hutchinson Community College/Area Vocational School will be the premier, two-year educational institution in Kansas, delivering accessible opportunities for learning, growth and improved quality of life. Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has a reputation for excellence that spans nearly 70 years. Evolving from a traditional "junior college" to a full service community college/vocational school, HCC serves nearly 5,000 credit students every semester with a like number of individuals involved in community service and non-credit activities. There are two residence halls, Elland Hall and Kent Hall, providing on-campus housing for 391 students. They are conveniently located one block from the main campus. Services include commercial laundry machines, change and vending machines, TV lounges, microwaves on every floor and a cable TV outlet receiving 55 stations in each room, Roadrunner Internet access in each room, kitchenette and keycard access to the halls. Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Central Christian College of Kansas
    Private, non-profit
    1,165 students | 24.30 Mi1200 S Main
    Mcpherson,  KS  67460
    (620) 241-0723     24.301,165
  • Hesston College
    Private, non-profit
    428 students | 26.80 Mi301 South Main
    Hesston,  KS  67062
    (620) 327-4221     26.80428
  • National American University-Wichita
    Private, for profit
    259 students | 43.50 Mi7309 East 21st Street North Suite G-40
    Wichita,  KS  67206
    (316) 448-5400     43.50259
  • Wichita Area Technical College
    Public
    3,373 students | 43.60 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
    Wichita,  KS  67226
    (316) 677-9400     43.603,373
  • Barton County Community College
    Public
    5,292 students | 49.80 Mi245 NE 30th Road
    Great Bend,  KS  67530
    (620) 792-2701     49.805,292
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 5,718 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,040
  • Out-state tuition: $4,032
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
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Did You Know?
For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,503 per year for in-state students and $4,523 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,710 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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