Independence Community College

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	296
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Independence, Kansas, Independence Community College 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 Independence 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.

Independence 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Independence Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Independence Community College is reported to be 22%, 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 Independence Community College is 54% , 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 Independence Community College 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

$4,440

Cost of attendance at Independence 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

$4,650

Cost of attendance at Independence 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, 88 of freshman students at Independence Community College received on average $6,574 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.

$6,574

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	113	63%	$5,633	$636,581
Other Federal Grant	113	63%	$5,859	$662,012
State Grant/Scholarships	2	1%	$1,000	$2,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	139	78%	$2,601	$361,590
Total Grant & Scholarships	156	88%	$6,574	$1,025,602

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Independence 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 Independence Community College students is 22.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.5%.

22.0%

African American 21.1% 15 students
white 25.6% 22 students
unknown 13.3% 2 students
hispanic 27.6% 8 students
Mixed Race 11.8% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Independence Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Independence 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
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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