Donnelly College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Kansas City, Kansas, Donnelly College is a private, non profit 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 Donnelly 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.

Donnelly 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 8-to-1, Donnelly College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Donnelly 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 58%.

The retention rate of students at Donnelly College is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Donnelly College do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

$8,706

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,706

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Donnelly College received on average $8,705 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.

$8,705

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	47	64%	$4,909	$230,742
Other Federal Grant	48	66%	$4,890	$234,742
State Grant/Scholarships	36	49%	$2,162	$77,814
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	72	99%	$4,364	$314,184
Total Grant & Scholarships	72	99%	$8,705	$626,740

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Donnelly College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Donnelly College students is 24.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.4%.

24.1%

hispanic 32.5% 13 students

Service Offerings

Donnelly College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Donnelly 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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