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Public, 2-Year
Kansas City, KS

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in KS. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$3,150

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

34.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,795

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Kansas City Kansas Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Kansas City, KS. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,150, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 34.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$6,300

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,795

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$101,650

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$209,600

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 35%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Kansas City Kansas Community College is $8,793.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
58.8%
41.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
37.8%
Hispanic
26.9%
Black
19.9%
Two or more
6.4%
Asian
4.3%
International
2.3%
Unknown
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$3,150

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$14,918
$30k - $48k$15,040
$48k - $75k$16,170
$75k+$16,951

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$8,793
Pell Grant Recipients30.7%
Using Federal Loans6.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment29.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

50.2%

Success

34.9%

In-State Cost

$3,150

Age 25+ Students

27.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 8

Working at 6yr

2,077 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kansas City (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kansas City (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Kansas City

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$985

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,098

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,258

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Kansas City metropolitan area.