Hutchinson Community College
Tel:
(620)665-3500
- 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 is Central Christian College of Kansas (24.30 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 171 teachers has declined by 23% over five years.
| Hutchinson Community College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 171 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,718 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,267 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,451 students | 898 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 528 | 299 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| % Black | 6% | 8% |
| % White | 80% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.35 | 0.46 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,800 | $34,000 |
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 KansasPrivate, non-profit1,165 students | 24.30 Mi1200 S Main
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620)241-0723 24.301,165 - Hesston CollegePrivate, non-profit428 students | 26.80 Mi301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-4221 26.80428 - Vatterott College-WichitaPrivate, for profit162 students | 43.20 Mi8853 E. 37th Street N.
Wichita, KS 67226
(316)634-0066 43.20162 - National American University-WichitaPrivate, for profit259 students | 43.50 Mi7309 East 21st Street North Suite G-40
Wichita, KS 67206
(316)448-5400 43.50259 - 3,373 students | 43.50 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316)677-9400 43.503,373
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