Independence Community College

Independence Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Independence, Kansas. Independence Community College was founded in 1925 and enrolls 798 undergrads and no graduate students. Independence Community College provides housing for up to 425 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Independence Community College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Independence Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Independence Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Independence Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Independence Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Independence Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Independence Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Independence Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$1,440
Out-of-State	$1,608
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Independence Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Independence Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Independence Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 39% of students who start at Independence Community College return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Independence Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Independence Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Independence Community College spends about $1,742 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Independence Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Independence Community College. Based on this information, how does Independence Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Independence Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Independence Community College Located?

Independence Community College is located in the rural setting of Independence, Kansas.

If you want to see Independence Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 75 to Independence, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tulsa International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Independence Community College and Independence are like without leaving home.

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