Fort Scott Community College

www.fortscott.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,410

2023 Average Net Price

$2,940

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,464

38.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.7%

95 Graduates

About

Fort Scott Community College is a higher education institution located in Bourbon County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fort Scott Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (164 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (19 degrees), and Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment (14 degrees).

In 2023, 498 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Scott Community College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (409 degrees), 12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fort Scott Community College is $1,410, which is $−6,843 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fort Scott Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 327 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fort Scott Community College is $1,410, which is $6,843 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,940.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Fort Scott Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,410

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fort Scott Community College was $1,410. The cost of tuition at Fort Scott Community College is $−6,843 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fort Scott Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,940

2023 Value

54.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fort Scott Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,940. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fort Scott Community College grew by 54.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fort Scott Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,694

Room and Board

$1,236

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fort Scott Community College was of $6,694 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,236. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fort Scott Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Fort Scott Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 10.1% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fort Scott Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fort Scott Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 327 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fort Scott Community College had a total enrollment of 1,464 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fort Scott Community College is 560 students and the part-time enrollment is 904. This means that 38.3% of students enrolled at Fort Scott Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fort Scott Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78% White, 7.72% Hispanic or Latino, 7.72% Black or African American, 4.3% Two or More Races, 0.956% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.478% Asian, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fort Scott Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (34.5%) and Black or African American Male (9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Scott Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,464 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Scott Community College is 560 and the part-time enrollment is 904. This means that 38.3% of students enrolled at Fort Scott Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fort Scott Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fort Scott Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Fort Scott Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fort Scott Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,142 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
113 enrolled students
Black or African American
113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fort Scott Community College is 78% White, 7.72% Hispanic or Latino, 7.72% Black or African American, 4.3% Two or More Races, 0.956% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.478% Asian, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 102 more women than men received degrees from Fort Scott Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fort Scott Community College is white (409 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fort Scott Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (164 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (19 degrees) and Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fort Scott Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (47 degrees awarded), Agriculture (20 degrees), and Construction (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Scott Community College are Registered nurses (1,466,444 people), Medical & health services managers (163,664 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,515 people), Pharmacists (136,552 people), and Other managers (131,173 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Scott Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (47 degrees awarded), Agriculture (20 degrees), Construction (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (164 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Scott Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fort Scott Community College are Precision Production (47 degrees awarded), Agriculture (20 degrees), Construction (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (164 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Scott Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fort Scott Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
164 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Fort Scott Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 164 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Fort Scott Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

198

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

300

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Scott Community College, which is 0.66 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (300).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fort Scott Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Scott Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.976 times less than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Scott Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 12.5 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Fort Scott Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fort Scott Community College is Male and Two or More Races (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
409 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Scott Community College is white (409 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
246 degrees awarded
White Male
163 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Scott Community College is white female (246 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (163 degrees).

Operations

Fort Scott Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.42M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 136 (0.00212%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Fort Scott Community College had a total salary expenditure of 20.9M. Fort Scott Community College employs 41 Instructors. Most academics at Fort Scott Community College are Male Instructor (21), and Female Instructor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Scott Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 37 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$6.42M

2023 Endowment

4.62%

decline from 2022

Fort Scott Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.42M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Fort Scott Community College declined 4.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $624k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fort Scott Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.76M

2023 Salaries

3.51%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fort Scott Community College paid a median of $7.76M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($20.9M) and a 3.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.55% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.201% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fort Scott Community College paid a total of $1.78M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fort Scott Community College was Instructor with 41 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Scott Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fort Scott Community College was Male Instructor with 21 employees, and Female Instructor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fort Scott Community College.

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