- Learning comes first at JCCC. The college delivers lifelong educational programs and services that are convenient and accessible; provides professional training opportunities; provides opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment; maintains a caring, supportive environment; stimulates economic development and is accountable to its stakeholders.
School Highlights
Johnson County Community College serves 18,743 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 18,743 students
- In-state tuition: $3,090
- Out-state tuition: $6,180
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Johnson County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 523 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Johnson County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
245 acres
Total Faculty
523 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Johnson County Community College has grown by 34% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Johnson County Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,743 students
1,446 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
5,426 students
531 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
13,317 students
915 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
18,743 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,426 students
529 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,317 students
915 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
63%
59%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$34,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,090 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,180 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,090
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,180
$4,296
Tuition Notes
$101.00 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
90%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$9,071
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,182
$5,467
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges. JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule. JCCC's continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC's Carlsen Center. The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center for Technology and Business and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Johnson County Community College cost?
Johnson County Community College's tuition is approximately $3,090 for In-State students and $6,180 for Out-State students.
What schools are Johnson County Community College often compared to?
Johnson County Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Kansas City Kansas Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Johnson County Community College's ranking?
Johnson County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Largest student body.
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