- Seward County Community College is a public community college in Liberal, Kansas. It offers a variety of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, technical certificates, and continuing education opportunties.
School Highlights
Seward County Community College serves 2,296 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,296 students
- In-state tuition: $1,860
- Out-state tuition: $2,370
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 221 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Seward County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
221 staff
155 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Seward County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Seward County Community College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,296 students
2,057 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
762 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,534 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
762 students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,534 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
50%
15%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
25%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
17%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3875%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,860 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 49% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,370 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,860
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,370
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seward County Community College cost?
Seward County Community College's tuition is approximately $1,860 for In-State students and $2,370 for Out-State students.
What schools are Seward County Community College often compared to?
Seward County Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge City Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Seward County Community College?
The acceptance rate of Seward County Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Seward County Community College's ranking?
Seward County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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