Cowley County Community College

Cowley County Community College is a public community college located in Arkansas City, KS. It offers 49 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 16 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,100 for Kansas residents and $6,600 for out-of-state students at Cowley County Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,279) of public community colleges in Kansas.

It has 2,235 students that are lower than the average population (2,355 students) of community colleges in Kansas. In addition, 781 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Kansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,300.

School Home Online Programs Get Info

Academic Overview

Cowley County Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Arkansas City, Kansas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,100 for Kansas residents and $6,600 for other students on average. It offers 49 degree programs through 33 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 16 programs (10 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	125 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS
Phone	620-442-0430
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,100 Out-of-State$6,600
Student Population »	2,235 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	45%
Transfer-out Rate	22%
Retention Rate	63% (Full-time) 43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,913
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,100 for Kansas residents and $6,600 for out-of-state students at Cowley County Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,279) over public community colleges in Kansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Cowley County Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Kansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,100	$6,600
Books & Supplies	$1,500
On-Campus Living Costs	$10,600
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,000
Average Financial Aid	$4,913
Cost of Attendance	$17,200	$18,700
After Financial Aid	$12,287	$13,787
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Cowley County Community College	$5,100	$6,600
Public Community Colleges in Kansas	$5,565	$6,279
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Cowley County Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 16 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 10 Certificate, 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	10	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	33	16	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and Processing	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	350 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician	40 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	24 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	23 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	20 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,235 students at Cowley County Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 974 male students and 1,433 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,407	1,308	1,099
Male Students	974	623	351
Female Students	1,433	685	748

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Cowley County Community College, there are 2,230 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,421 students were attending classes through distance learning (756 students are enrolled exclusively and 665 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,230
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	756
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	665
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	809

Most Searched Kansas Colleges (last 30 days)

4-Year Colleges

Kansas State University Public, four-years | Manhattan
University of Kansas Public, four-years | Lawrence
Fort Hays State University Public, four-years | Hays
Manhattan Area Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Manhattan
Barton County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Great Bend
Emporia State University Public, four-years | Emporia
Wichita State University Public, four-years | Wichita
Butler Community College Public, 2-4 years | El Dorado
Washburn University Public, four-years | Topeka
Kansas Christian College Private, four-years | Overland Park

compare schools

Graduate

Fort Hays State University Public, four-years | Hays
Wichita State University Public, four-years | Wichita
Ottawa University-Online Private, four-years | Overland Park
Pittsburg State University Public, four-years | Pittsburg
Kansas Christian College Private, four-years | Overland Park
Emporia State University Public, four-years | Emporia
University of Kansas Public, four-years | Lawrence
MidAmerica Nazarene University Private, four-years | Olathe
Benedictine College Private, four-years | Atchison
University of Saint Mary Private, four-years | Leavenworth

compare schools

Online Schools

Fort Hays State University Public, four-years | Hays
Hesston College Private, four-years | Hesston
Kansas State University Public, four-years | Manhattan
Friends University Private, four-years | Wichita
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Goodland
Ottawa University-Ottawa Private, four-years | Ottawa
Wichita State University Public, four-years | Wichita
Sterling College Private, four-years | Sterling
McPherson College Private, four-years | McPherson
University of Kansas Public, four-years | Lawrence

compare schools

Trade Schools

Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Goodland
Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park Private, Less than 2-years | Overland Park
Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita
Bellus Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Manhattan
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Overland Park
Crave Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita
Z Hair Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Overland Park
Eric Fisher Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Private, 2-4 years | Lawrence
Wichita Technical Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita

compare schools