Labette Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Parsons, Kansas, Labette Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Labette Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Labette Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Labette Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Labette Community College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Labette Community College is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Labette Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,488

Cost of attendance at Labette Community College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,288

Cost of attendance at Labette Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Labette Community College received on average $5,445 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,445

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	116	56%	$4,741	$549,905
Other Federal Grant	162	78%	$4,353	$705,205
State Grant/Scholarships	9	4%	$2,861	$25,751
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	159	76%	$1,977	$314,414
Total Grant & Scholarships	192	92%	$5,445	$1,045,370

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Labette Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Labette Community College students is 24.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.7%.

24.3%

African American 33.3% 9 students
white 21.6% 30 students
unknown 16.7% 2 students
hispanic 18.2% 4 students
Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Labette Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Labette Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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