C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Labette Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Parsons, Kansas 67357
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
D
35/100
Prestige
F
18/100

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

1,454
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,247
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Labette Community College ▼

58% 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.

Avg Home Value
$82,276
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+5.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Labette Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,818
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,424
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
24.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among associate-degree-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 Labette 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,833$79,363-2%#522 of 962#503$14,406
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$53,696$64,382-2%#277 of 560#278—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$44,217$48,840+16%#178 of 476#156$9,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$22,095$47,387+7%#205 of 947#169$9,665

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 Labette Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $82,276
  • Avg rent near campus: $810/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67357 (7.7% cap, Parsons)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,824 $2,624

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
17%
Take Out Loans
$9,247
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,206
$30,001 - $48,000$6,226
$48,001 - $75,000$8,340
$75,001 - $110,000$10,624
$110,001+$10,994

Student Demographics

1,454
Total Students
65%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
58%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 9%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 58%
With Family 42%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~846 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Labette 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 Labette Community College?
Tuition at Labette Community College is $1,824 for in-state students and $2,624 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,247.
What is the graduation rate at Labette Community College?
The graduation rate at Labette Community College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Labette Community College a good school?
Labette Community College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Labette Community College?
Labette Community College has a total enrollment of 1,454 students.
Is there rental demand near Labette Community College?
Yes! Approximately 58% of students at Labette Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 846 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Parsons area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology