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 5,574 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
Top Placements
Hutchinson Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 | 66 staff |
Source: 2019 (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
The nearest community college to Hutchinson Community College is Central Christian College of Kansas (24.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Central Christian College of KansasPrivate not-for-profit726 students | 24.30 Mi1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0000000 24.30726 - Hesston CollegePrivate not-for-profit419 students | 26.80 Mi301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221 26.80419 - National American University-WichitaPrivate for-profit95 students | 43.50 Mi7309 E 21st Street North, Suite G-40
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 448-5400 43.5095 - 4,596 students | 43.60 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400 43.604,596 - 4,237 students | 49.80 Mi245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701 49.804,237
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