School Highlights
Seward County Community College serves 2,092 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,092 students
- In-state tuition: $1,860
- Out-state tuition: $2,370
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Seward 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
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
88 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Seward County Community College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Seward County Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,092 students
1,446 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
858 students
531 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,234 students
915 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,092 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
858 students
529 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,234 students
915 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
54%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
25%
59%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.61
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$44,985
$45,120
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,860 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 49% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,370 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,860
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,370
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
90%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,071
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,467
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringDance
SoftballTennis
Volleyball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seward County Community College cost?
Seward County Community College's tuition is approximately $1,860 for In-State students and $2,370 for Out-State students.
What sports does Seward County Community College offer?
Seward County Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Seward County Community College's ranking?
Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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