Fort Scott Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Fort Scott Community College is a public community college in Fort Scott, Kansas, enrolling about 693 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,586 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,390. Student demographics in federal data include White (73.0%) and Black or African American (11.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,390
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,586 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 693 56.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 40.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 88.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,841
- Room & Board: $8,008 annual estimate
Fort Scott Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Fort Scott Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Fort Scott Community College?
Fort Scott Community College is located in Fort Scott, KS (ZIP 66701).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Fort Scott Community College public or private?
Fort Scott Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Fort Scott Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,390 in-state, $3,840 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,586.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,140 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,629 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,555 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,083 |
| $110,001+ | $9,416 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,560.
How big is Fort Scott Community College?
Total enrollment: 693 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,841 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Fort Scott Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.86%.
First-year retention: 61.1%.
What do graduates of Fort Scott Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,641 six years after entry; $37,213 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
25.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Fort Scott Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (145 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (136 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (48 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician (17 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- 05.1081 (15 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (15 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (13 completions)
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Fort Scott Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.86%; median earnings $37,213 at 10 years; net price $5,586. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fort Scott Community College was $3,390.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,586
2024 Value
In 2024 Fort Scott Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,586.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,586 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$15,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,008 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,236 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,634 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$50,536 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Fort Scott Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fort Scott Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fort Scott Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,610 | $4,380 | $5,161 |
| 2014 | $2,670 | $4,440 | $5,966 |
| 2015 | $2,820 | $4,590 | $4,965 |
| 2016 | $2,820 | $4,590 | $6,549 |
| 2017 | $2,820 | $4,590 | $5,642 |
| 2018 | $2,880 | $3,330 | $5,678 |
| 2019 | $3,060 | $3,510 | $5,178 |
| 2020 | $3,060 | $3,510 | $4,078 |
| 2021 | $3,060 | $3,510 | $4,955 |
| 2022 | $3,150 | $3,600 | $5,614 |
| 2023 | $3,240 | $3,690 | $665 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Fort Scott Community College reported total enrollment of about 693 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.0%), Black or African American (11.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). About 25.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fort Scott Community College in 2024 is 693 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,841 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.63% 100% Completion Time
34.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.63% of students graduating from Fort Scott Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7% male / 93% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Fort Scott Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$37,213 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1565.46% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Fort Scott Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 145 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 136 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 48 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
5. Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician: 17 completions
6. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions
7. 05.1081: 15 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15 completions
9. Carpentry/Carpenter: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Fort Scott Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Fort Scott Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Fort Scott Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,584
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,815
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Fort Scott Community College is a public institution located in Fort Scott, KS, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 693 students. Student body composition includes White (73.0%), Black or African American (11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.86%. Approximately 25.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.86% graduation rate at Fort Scott Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fort Scott Community College located?
Fort Scott Community College is located in Fort Scott, KS.
How much does Fort Scott Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,390 and average net price is $5,586 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,008 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Fort Scott Community College?
Fort Scott Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,841 students, White (73.0%), Black or African American (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Fort Scott Community College?
About 40.1% of students at Fort Scott Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Fort Scott Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,641 six years after entry and $37,213 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fort Scott Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fort Scott Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Fort Scott Community College public or private?
Fort Scott Community College is a public institution located in Fort Scott, KS.
Is Fort Scott Community College an HBCU?
No. Fort Scott Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fort Scott Community College a tribal college?
No. Fort Scott Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fort Scott Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fort Scott Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.6%).
Is Fort Scott Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fort Scott Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.