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Cowley County Community College

Public Arkansas City, KS · Town · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
46%
Graduation Rate
$37,723
Earnings (10yr)
$7,175
Net Price
1,543
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Overview

Cowley County Community College serves 1,543 students, making it a close-knit community college experience. With a graduation rate of 46%, students can expect a supportive environment as they work toward their degrees.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for this college, but it’s crucial to consider the earning potential after graduation. Graduates can expect to earn an average of $37,723 within ten years of completing their studies. This figure provides a glimpse into the return on investment for students choosing Cowley County Community College.

The cost of attendance is manageable, with a net price of $7,175 and a median debt of $8,000. About 35% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that financial aid is accessible for many. Those who thrive here often pursue programs in humanities, health professions, precision production, mechanic and repair technology, or culinary and personal services. The college caters well to students seeking practical skills and immediate employment opportunities.

Rankings

How Cowley Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation46%Earnings 10yr$38KNet Price$7KRetention63%Median Debt$8KPell Grant Rate35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$10K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,800
In-State Tuition
$6,600
Out-of-State
$7,175
Avg Net Price
$8,000
Median Debt
35%
Pell Grant Rate
22%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$6,305
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,566
Family Income $30K–$48K
$8,017
Family Income $48K–$75K
$9,632
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,469
6 Years After Entry
$34,220
8 Years
$37,723
10 Years
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,469 6yr $34,220 8yr $37,723 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.25
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 63%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,657
Diversity Index 0.60
First-Gen Students 40%

Top Programs

Humanities 37%
Health Professions 32%
Precision Production 12%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 2%
Culinary & Personal Services 1%
Criminal Justice 1%
Construction Trades 1%
Computer Science & IT 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Plains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
60%
White
61%
Hispanic
14%
Black
6%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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