Cowley County Community College
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 1,543 students.
About This School
Cowley County Community College is a public institution located in Arkansas City, Kansas with approximately 1,543 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,175 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.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,543 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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