Seward County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Seward County Community College is a public community college in Liberal, Kansas, enrolling about 1,166 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,717 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,032. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (57.3%) and White (24.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,032
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,717 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,166 62.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,684
- Room & Board: $7,780 annual estimate
Seward County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Seward County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Seward County Community College?
Seward County Community College is located in Liberal, KS (ZIP 67901).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Seward County Community College public or private?
Seward County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Seward County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,032 in-state, $5,408 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,717.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,581 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,065 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,979 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,128.
How big is Seward County Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,166 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,684 students.
About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Seward County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.18%.
First-year retention: 66.5%.
What do graduates of Seward County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,298 six years after entry; $41,445 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.
21.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Seward County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (115 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (72 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (54 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (42 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (30 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (28 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (23 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (16 completions)
- Medication Aide (16 completions)
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Seward County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.18%; median earnings $41,445 at 10 years; net price $6,717. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,032
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Seward County Community College was $4,032.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,717
2024 Value
In 2024 Seward County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,717.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,868 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,717 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,128 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,632 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,780 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,282 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$53,128 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Seward County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.87% 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 Seward County 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 Seward County 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 | $2,304 | $3,584 | $4,873 |
| 2014 | $2,528 | $3,744 | $3,850 |
| 2015 | $2,688 | $3,904 | $5,009 |
| 2016 | $2,848 | $4,064 | $5,070 |
| 2017 | $3,008 | $4,224 | $5,319 |
| 2018 | $3,168 | $4,384 | $5,285 |
| 2019 | $3,420 | $4,640 | $5,222 |
| 2020 | $3,616 | $4,832 | $6,789 |
| 2021 | $3,616 | $4,832 | $6,283 |
| 2022 | $3,648 | $4,928 | $7,025 |
| 2023 | $3,744 | $5,056 | $6,742 |
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
Seward County Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,166 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.3%), White (24.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (7.1%). About 21.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Seward County Community College in 2024 is 1,166 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,684 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.5%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 57.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.74% 100% Completion Time
50.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.74% of students graduating from Seward County 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: 23% male / 77% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 91% male / 9% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Seward County Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,500 Median Student Debt
$41,445 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1442.54% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Seward County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 115 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 72 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 54 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 42 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 30 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 28 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 23 completions
8. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 16 completions
9. Medication Aide: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Seward County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Seward County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Seward County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,624
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,443
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Seward County Community College is a public institution located in Liberal, KS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High 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, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 1,166 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (57.3%), White (24.4%), Non-Resident Alien (7.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.18%. Approximately 21.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Liberal, KS 67901
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Seward County Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seward County Community College located?
Seward County Community College is located in Liberal, KS.
How much does Seward County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,032 and average net price is $6,717 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,780 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Seward County Community College?
Seward County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,684 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.3%), White (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Seward County Community College?
About 56.5% of students at Seward County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Seward County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,298 six years after entry and $41,445 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Seward County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Seward County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.
Is Seward County Community College public or private?
Seward County Community College is a public institution located in Liberal, KS.
Is Seward County Community College an HBCU?
No. Seward County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Seward County Community College a tribal college?
No. Seward County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Seward County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Seward County Community College reports 57.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Seward County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Seward County 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.