- 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 13,891 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 13,891 students
- In-state tuition: $3,090
- Out-state tuition: $6,180
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- 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
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,368 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Johnson County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,368 staff
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Johnson County Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Johnson County Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,891 students
1,530 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
4,765 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
9,126 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
104 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,765 students
581 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,126 students
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
65%
61%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,090 is less than the state average of $3,545. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,180 is more than the state average of $4,477. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,090
$3,545
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,180
$4,477
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,182
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (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 and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Johnson County Community College is Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City (8.3 miles away)
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