Fort Scott Community College: Review & Facts

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Fort Scott Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,500 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1919 and is the only school located in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

Fort Scott Community College will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered

14

FSCC follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Automotive and Mechanic, Cosmetology, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fort Scott Community College student retention rate is very low at 49% (way below Kansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

49%

Bad

The graduation rate at FSCC is low: 35%. Roughly 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at FSCC is decent: 17:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely low, about $1,900 per year. The additional fees at Fort Scott Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $1,800; which comes to $3,700 a year.

Read the details about FSCC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Fort Scott Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (620) 223-2700 or check Fort Scott Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

FSCC provides a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fort Scott Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

FSCC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - nearly $3,200 per year.

Based on the college crime data, FSCC seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fort Scott Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, Kansas
66701, USA