School Highlights
Seward County Community College serves 1,580 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,580 students
- In-state tuition: $1,860
- Out-state tuition: $2,370
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- 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 160% over five years.
Seward County 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
221 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Seward County Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Seward County Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,580 students
1,530 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
678 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
902 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
117 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
678 students
628 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
902 students
888 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
240 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
29%
63%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
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 38% 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 43% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,860
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,370
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,467
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: 2021 (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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