Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

1845 Loop Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College serves 4,137 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 19%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,137 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,456
  • Out-state tuition: $12,096
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 284 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
284 staff
232 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,137 students
2,652 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,562 students
1,151 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,575 students
1,501 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
266 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,562 students
1,151 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,575 students
1,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
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% Black
6%
8%
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% White
83%
81%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.30
0.33
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
38%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.53%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$29,400
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,456 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,096 is less than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,456
$3,629
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,096
$12,449
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
98%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,498
$11,279
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$5,953
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gamma Beta Phi, Health Occupations Students of America, Lion's Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Student Government Association
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,456 for In-State students and $12,096 for Out-State students.
What is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College's ranking?
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,137 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,456
  • Out-state tuition: $12,096
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,988 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kentucky community colleges have a diversity score of 0.33, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kentucky is American National University-Pikeville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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