Cowley County Community College — tuition $2,400 in-state, $3,900 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
F
27/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
2,158
Total Enrollment
47%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,165
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Cowley County Community College ▼
11%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Cowley County Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$37,723
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,469
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,000
Median debt at graduation
44.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 74th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Cowley County Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Cowley County Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $102,339
Avg rent near campus: $801/mo — vs ~$349/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67005 (6.1% cap, Arkansas City)
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🏆 Where Cowley County Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~227 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person38%
Hybrid (Some Online)29%
Fully Online34%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)50%
25-64 (Adult)25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Cowley County Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Cowley County Community College?
Tuition at Cowley County Community College is
$2,400 for in-state students
and $3,900 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,165.
What is the graduation rate at Cowley County Community College?
The graduation rate at Cowley County Community College is 47%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Cowley County Community College a good school?
Cowley County Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Cowley County Community College?
Cowley County Community College has a total enrollment of 2,158 students.
Is there rental demand near Cowley County Community College?
Yes! Approximately 11% of students at Cowley County Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 227 students who need rental housing near campus.
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