Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) is located in Fort Scott Kansas. This is a school that was established way back in 1919. It currently serves over 2,000 students and it offers all students great educational opportunities. This is one of the oldest community colleges in Kansas and it offers a diverse range of different classes. Students can pursue associate degrees in various fields or they can choose to go after certificates that can further their career prospects. FSCC even has courses that cover technical repairs of various types of vehicles. This school has a good athletics department, too, and has many sports teams for students to participate in or to cheer on.
FSCC has a nursing program that has been educating nurses in the area for a long time. Students will be able to earn an associate of applied science degree in nursing at this school. All students will need to complete the prerequisites ahead of signing up for the program. Graduates of the program will be eligible and fully prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. FSCC's nursing program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
The ADN program also offers an advance-standing option for LPNs. All students must complete the following prerequisites with a 3.0 GPA before applying: Anatomy and Physiology (within 7 years prior to admission), General Psychology, College Algebra or Applied Math for Nursing, English 101, and Nutrition.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,792 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 19 |
| Certificate | 18 | 194 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 90 miles radius of Fort Scott Community College
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Allen County Community College
38 miles away |
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Neosho County Community College
42 miles away |
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Labette Community College
44 miles away |
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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
65 miles away |
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Crowder College
72 miles away |
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Coffeyville Community College
73 miles away |
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Johnson County Community College
76 miles away |
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Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
87 miles away |
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Ozarks Technical Community College
89 miles away |
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
90 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Highland Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Labette Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Neosho County Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1986 - Current |
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 | $94/credit | |
| In State Students | $97/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $153/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 | $4,230 | $4,365 | $6,885 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,580 | $6,790 | $10,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,750 | $12,125 | $19,125 |
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, 95% of Fort Scott 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 | 59% | $4,793 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $770 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $3,441 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $1,713 |
| Federal Student Loans | 44% | $4,617 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,390
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,962 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,814 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,455 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,924 |
| Over $110,000$8,700 |
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Student Population
1,792
Undergrads
0
Graduates
961
Women
831
Men
47%
Full-time
53%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
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.
