Best Jackson County Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 18,502 students in Jackson County County, Missouri.
The top ranked community colleges in Jackson County, MO include Concorde Career College-Kansas City and Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City.
Jackson County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Top Ranked Jackson County Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
3239 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-5223
| 688 students
10301 Hickman Mills Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 331-5700
| 508 students
20301 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 604-1000
| 3,583 students
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
| 13,085 students
Vatterott College-Kansas City
Private, for profit
8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 861-1000
| 638 students
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Community Colleges in Jackson County, MO (Closed)

School
Location
Students
1200 East 104th Street
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 942-5474
| 514 students
1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
| 852 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Jackson County, MO?
There are 5 community colleges serving 18,502 students in Jackson County, MO.
What is community college diversity score in Jackson County, MO?
Jackson County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Jackson County, MO?
Community colleges in Jackson County, MO are approximately 35% minority students (majority Black and Hispanic).

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