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Allen County Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 311
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Iola, Kansas, ACAC 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 Allen County 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.

Allen County 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at ACAC is reported to be 38%, 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 ACAC is 56% , 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 ACAC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,080

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,080

Cost of attendance at Allen County 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, 82 of freshman students at Allen County Community College received on average $4,265 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.

$4,265
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 139 42% $4,640 $644,987
Other Federal Grant 221 67% $3,292 $727,570
State Grant/Scholarships 4 1% $981 $3,923
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 225 68% $1,924 $432,943
Total Grant & Scholarships 273 82% $4,265 $1,164,436

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Allen County 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 Allen County Community College students is 38.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.9%.

38.4%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 35.5% 11 students
  • white 42.3% 96 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 23.1% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Allen County Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Allen County 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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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