Seward County Community College: Review & Facts

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Seward County Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,665 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1967 and is the only institution located in Liberal, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Seward County Community College.

Majors
Offered
27
Seward County Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Cosmetology, Automotive and Mechanic, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Seward County Community College student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (below Kansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Seward County Community College is low: 40%.

Student to faculty ratio at SCCC is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very low - $3,600 per academic year. The additional fees at SCCC (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,400; which comes to $5,000 annually.

Read the details about SCCC 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Seward County Community 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) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to SCCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (620) 624-1951 or check Seward County Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
Seward County Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Seward County 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
A
Safe
Seward County Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, nearly $3,000 per year.

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

Seward County Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Seward County Community College
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, Kansas
67901, USA
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