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Hutchinson Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 528
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson CC 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 Hutchinson 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.

Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson CC is reported to be 44%, 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 student retention rate of 61% at Hutchinson CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,540

Cost of attendance at Hutchinson 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

$4,470

Cost of attendance at Hutchinson 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, 90 of freshman students at Hutchinson Community College received on average $5,226 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.

$5,226
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 338 42% $4,786 $1,617,581
Other Federal Grant 554 69% $3,720 $2,060,965
State Grant/Scholarships 9 1% $1,094 $9,850
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 584 72% $2,995 $1,749,112
Total Grant & Scholarships 731 90% $5,226 $3,819,927

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson Community College students is 43.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.6%.

43.9%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 31.6% 25 students
  • white 45.9% 239 students
  • unknown 40.9% 18 students
  • hispanic 42.2% 46 students
  • International Students 50.0% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 40.7% 11 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hutchinson Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hutchinson 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

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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