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Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS·Public·1,548 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,548 students.

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1,548
Students
$6,752
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,250
Debt

About This School

Cowley County Community College is a public institution located in Arkansas City, Kansas with approximately 1,548 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,752 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Cowley College is a public community college in Arkansas City, Kansas. It also operates locations in nearby Wellington, Winfield, Mulvane, and Wichita. In addition to an online presence the college offers on-site courses at nine area high schools. Cowley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in south-central Kansas, with an average net price of just $6,752/year and remarkably low median debt of $5,250 at graduation. The college's multiple locations — including Wichita, Wellington, and nine area high schools — add real flexibility for students balancing work or family. The main concern worth noting is that median earnings of $36,300 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about how their specific program aligns with local job markets before enrolling.

Founded
1922
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions33%
Computer Science0%
Business & Marketing0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,350
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,150
Avg Net Price
$6,752
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$5,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,548 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Cowley County Community College

125 S 2nd St

Arkansas City, KS 67005

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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