Best Jackson County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 22,997 students in Jackson County County, Missouri.
Jackson County, MO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Community Colleges in Jackson County (2025)

College
Location
Students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City
Private for-profit
4100 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 753-9920
| 163 students
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
Private for-profit
930 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 531-5223
| 1,159 students
20301 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 604-1000
| 3,583 students
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
| 17,273 students
Vatterott College-Kansas City
Private, for profit
8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 861-1000
| 638 students
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City
Private for-profit
9140 Ward Pkwy Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-9140
| 181 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Jackson County, MO

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 6 community colleges serving 22,997 students in Jackson County, MO.
What is community college diversity score in Jackson County, MO?
Community colleges in Jackson County, MO have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Jackson County, MO?
Community colleges in Jackson County, MO have approximately 42% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Hispanic.

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