Pratt Community College

348 NE SR 61
Pratt, KS 67124
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Pratt Community College is built on a reputation of academic excellence, a solid technical education, concern for the individual student, and extensive faculty and staff support to assure student success. Here, we have people who care about you because we recognize that when you succeed, we succeed. Failure to serve our students is not a part of our vocabulary. We view students as our customers, and we are sensitive to your need for courteous and responsive customer service. Education and service are what we are all about. Furthermore, we all can have fun doing it together. That's why we have a great student activity program.

School Highlights

Pratt Community College serves 1,164 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,164 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,140
  • Out-state tuition: $3,464
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Pratt Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pratt 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
126 staff
156 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pratt Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pratt Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,164 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
558 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
606 students
902 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
867 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
558 students
628 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
606 students
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
330 students
342 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
10%
14%
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% Black
6%
9%
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% White
69%
63%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
8%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
39%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,140 is less than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,464 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,140
$3,484
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,464
$4,443
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$8,892
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,731
$5,467
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded in 1938, PCC is a two-year public, comprehensive community college and an area vocational school. We offer a well-rounded general education for the student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and we meet the needs of the student desiring the skills needed to enter directly into the workforce. Some of our hallmark programs include Electric Power Technology, Ag Power Technology, Automotive Technology, and Nursing. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation reflects the high quality of our academic and technical programs. PCC is situated on an 80-acre campus. The main campus facility, completed in 1968, houses the administrative and student services offices, classrooms, learning resource center, Carpenter Auditorium, Delmar Riney Art Gallery and the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena. The campus also includes a vocational classroom facility, indoor and outdoor rodeo facilities, an Automotive Technology facility, the Riney Student Conference Center, Stanion Indoor Baseball/Softball Practice Facility, Stanion Baseball Field, the recently expanded Center for Electrical Power Technology and Chandler Hall - a nursing/allied health and arts building - completed in 2003. PCC provides an active campus environment for over 280 residents housed in five residence halls. The two newest facilities, North Hall and Scholarship Hall, were completed in 1998 and 2002 respectively. In addition to numerous student activities, the college offers over a dozen student organizations and clubs with additional opportunities to participate in music, arts, and athletics – both collegiate and intramural. PCC is a member of the highly competitive NJCAA Region VI, Jayhawk West Conference and offers 7 men's and 8 women's programs, including wrestling added in 2006. While the average daily attendance on-campus averages 500-600 students, we service more than 3,000 students annually. These students consist of full-time, part-time, on and off-campus. PCC is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pratt Community College cost?
Pratt Community College's tuition is approximately $3,140 for In-State students and $3,464 for Out-State students.
What is Pratt Community College's ranking?
Pratt Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,164 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,140
  • Out-state tuition: $3,464
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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