Seward County Community College

1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
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Tel: (620) 624-1951
www.sccc.edu
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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%.

Top Rankings

Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 221 teachers has grown by 75% over five years.
Seward County Community College(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty221 staff156 staff
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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 Enrollment1,837 students1,734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:112:1
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# Full-Time Students789 students777 students
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# Part-Time Students1,048 students957 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		250342
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
54%
14%
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% Black
2%
8%
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% White
30%
62%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
9%
6%
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Diversity Score0.610.58
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College Completion Rate
38%
38%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,600$34,000
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$2,370$4,443
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,500$9,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,750$5,466
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Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Dance,
Softball, Tennis,
Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Seward County Community College is Garden City Community College (63.0 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Garden City Community College
    Public
    1,892 students | 63.00 Mi801 Campus Dr
    Garden City, KS 67846
    (620) 276-7611     63.001,892
  • Dodge City Community College
    Public
    1,513 students | 69.30 Mi2501 N 14th Ave
    Dodge City, KS 67801
    (620) 225-1321     69.301,513
  • Frank Phillips College
    Public
    1,501 students | 100.70 Mi1301 W. Roosevelt St.
    Borger, TX 79008
    (806) 457-4200     100.701,501
  • Lamar Community College
    Public
    849 students | 116.70 Mi2401 S Main St
    Lamar, CO 81052
    (719) 336-2248     116.70849
  • Pratt Community College
    Public
    1,181 students | 125.20 Mi348 NE SR 61
    Pratt, KS 67124
    (620) 672-5641     125.201,181
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,837 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,860
  • Out-state tuition: $2,370
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
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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 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Kansas City Kansas Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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