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Cowley County Community College (Cowley College)
- 125 S Second St
- Arkansas City, KS 67005
- OPEID College Code: 00190200
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- General Phone: (620) 442-0430
- President: Pat Mcatee
- Website: www.cowley.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,469
- College Alias: Cowley College

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 39% | - | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,972 | $2,825 | - | $1,674 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Number in Default | 77 | 50 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,025 | 766 | 545 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,170 | $2,077 | $2,015 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,782 | $3,689 | $3,627 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,530 | $3,350 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,500 | $700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,770 | $8,607 | $7,765 |
| Out of State | $10,382 | $10,219 | $9,377 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,970 | $9,877 | $9,215 |
| Out of State | $11,582 | $11,489 | $10,827 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,670 | $4,577 | $4,215 |
| Out of State | $6,282 | $6,189 | $5,827 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,469 Undergraduate: 4,469
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,814 Female: 2,655
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,814 Female: 2,655
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,265 Part-Time: 2,204
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,265 Part-Time: 2,204
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 40 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | 31 | 0.7% |
| Black | 419 | 9% |
| Asian | 223 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 4% |
| White | 3,566 | 80% |
| Unknown | 6 | 0.1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 346 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,224 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 762 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 560 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 558 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 326 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 232 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 451 | 10% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 434 | 198 | 236 |
| Faculty Status | 220 | 41 | 179 |
| Tenured Faculty | 33 | 33 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 237 | 58 | 179 |
| Primarily Instruction | 237 | 58 | 179 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 188 | 131 | 57 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 37 | 28 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 25 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,036 (41) | $46,365 (18) | $43,997 (23) |
| Instructor | $45,036 (41) | $46,365 (18) | $43,997 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $31,519 (17) | $30,222 (12) | $34,632 (5) |
| Instructor | $31,519 (17) | $30,222 (12) | $34,632 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,395 (58) | $37,710 (30) | $41,200 (28) |
| Instructor | $39,395 (58) | $37,710 (30) | $41,200 (28) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $499,489 | $259,017 | $240,472 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 135 | 73 | 62 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 135 | 73 | 62 |
| Baseball | 20 | 20 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 48 | 32 | 16 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $49,989 | $47,239 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $32,699 | $26,167 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 13 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 8 | 9 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
