Fort Scott Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	434
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Fort Scott, Kansas, Fort Scott CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Fort Scott Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fort Scott Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fort Scott CC is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Fort Scott CC is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fort Scott CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,510

Cost of attendance at Fort Scott Community College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,510

Cost of attendance at Fort Scott Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Fort Scott Community College received on average $6,123 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,123

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	157	56%	$5,743	$901,625
Other Federal Grant	246	87%	$4,221	$1,038,395
State Grant/Scholarships	2	1%	$1,963	$3,926
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	206	73%	$2,935	$604,679
Total Grant & Scholarships	269	95%	$6,123	$1,647,000

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fort Scott Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fort Scott Community College students is 27.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.9%.

27.5%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 7.3% 4 students
white 34.2% 67 students
hispanic 21.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 23.5% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Fort Scott Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fort Scott Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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