Seward County Community College
School Highlights
Seward County Community College serves 1,837 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,837 students
- In-state tuition: $1,860
- Out-state tuition: $2,370
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- 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 221 teachers has grown by 75% over five years.
Seward County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
221 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Seward County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Seward County Community College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,837 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
789 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
1,048 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
250 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
14%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
30%
62%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
College Completion Rate
38%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,860 is less than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,370 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,860
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,370
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,750
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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