Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
Seward County Community College, based in Liberal, Kansas, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,166 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,445 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 48.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $6,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.38x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,717 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Ground Transportation, Registered Nursing, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,445
Graduation Rate
48.4%
Median Debt
$6,500
Average Net Price
$6,717
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.38x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,166
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,032
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,408
Pell Grant Rate
21.4%
Federal Loan Rate
4.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,581
Income $30K–$48K
$9,065
Income $48K–$75K
$8,979
Student Demographics
Women
56.0%
White
24.4%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
57.3%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
2.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Associate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,022 | 134 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,805 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $52,689 | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $67,483 | 97 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 32 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 26 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 18 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 13 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 8 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Agricultural Business | Associate | 1 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Kansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Kansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Kansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Kansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Kansas
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