Labette Community College
Labette Community College is located in Parsons, Kansas. This public community college was established back in 1923. This school has a history of being a great option for people seeking new careers in the community. Many different academic programs are available at this school. Students will be able to seek out several associate degree programs and will also find certain certificate opportunities that are catered toward career-oriented studies. Aside from academic pursuits, LCC is well known for having a good athletics program. Both the basketball programs and wrestling programs have had great success in NJCAA competition. LCC also has many school programs and other extracurricular activities for students to involve themselves in.
Nursing at LCC has always been a very respected program. This school's nursing program is a bi-level program that has had amazing success over the years. One hundred percent of the graduates of this nursing program go on to find employment in the nursing field. The program is designed to prepare students to become both LPN's and RN's. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN licensure exams through their studies in the nursing program. The program is also set up to make it convenient for LPN's to transition into becoming RN's. All students who are interested in pursuing further nursing studies will be able to transfer to a four-year school in Kansas to pursue a bachelor degree in nursing under the Kansas Statewide Nursing Articulation Plan.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,005 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate51% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 24 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 92 miles radius of Labette Community College
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Neosho County Community College
26 miles away |
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Coffeyville Community College
29 miles away |
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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
38 miles away |
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Allen County Community College
42 miles away |
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Fort Scott Community College
44 miles away |
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Crowder College
61 miles away |
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
90 miles away |
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Flint Hills Technical College
91 miles away |
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Tulsa Technology Center
92 miles away |
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Tulsa Community College
92 miles away |
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 12/01/1975 - 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 | $98/credit | |
| In State Students | $98/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $123/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 | $4,410 | $4,410 | $5,535 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,860 | $6,860 | $8,610 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,250 | $12,250 | $15,375 |
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, 92% of Labette 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 | 57% | $4,217 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $652 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $1,653 |
| Federal Student Loans | 20% | $4,086 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,257
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,101 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,215 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,714 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,554 |
| Over $110,000$9,446 |
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Student Population
2,005
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,359
Women
646
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
78% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
