- Seward County Community College is a public community college in Liberal, Kansas. It offers a variety of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, technical certificates, and continuing education opportunties.
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
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- 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
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. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
858 students
531 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,234 students
915 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,092 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
858 students
529 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,234 students
915 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
54%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
59%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.61
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$34,000
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. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,071
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,467
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
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 is the acceptance rate of Seward County Community College?
The acceptance rate of Seward County Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
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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