Dodge City Community College
Dodge City Community College (DCCC aka DC3) is located in Dodge City, Kansas. This public community college was established in 1935. This school offers its students a very good variety of courses and student programs to participate in. Students will be able to work toward earning many different associate degrees and there are also certificate programs to consider. Aside from this, the school is well-known for having a good athletics department. DC3 is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in the National Junior College Athletic Association. The school once won a national championship in men's basketball and has both men's and women's teams in many different sports.
DC has a great nursing program that will appeal to students as well. Students will be able to pursue an associate degree in applied science at this school. Students who complete the first year of the ADN course will be able to receive a practical nursing diploma. This diploma entitles students to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. This nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Nursing in Education (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,773 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate53% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
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North Central Kansas Technical College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1966 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/1983 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1969 - 06/30/2015 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $71/credit | |
| In State Students | $109/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $117/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,195 | $4,905 | $5,265 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,970 | $7,630 | $8,190 |
| BSN | 125 | $8,875 | $13,625 | $14,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Dodge City Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,657 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $527 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | $500 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $1,471 |
| Federal Student Loans | 20% | $4,356 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,625 |
$7,704
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,204 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,856 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,839 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,310 |
| Over $110,000$9,676 |
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Student Population
1,773
Undergrads
0
Graduates
850
Women
923
Men
53%
Full-time
47%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
45% |
|
Hispanic |
42% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
