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Donnelly College was founded by the Archdiocese of Kansas City, and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, in 1949. This coeducational, Catholic college in Kansas City, Kansas offers associate's, and bachelor's degrees in liberal arts, applied science, natural science, practical nursing, fine arts, mathematics, and business, among others. The college also provides a number of health care certifications, as well as a course in English as a Second Language.
Donnelly College has an active student life with representatives from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Students are involved in a variety of on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Donnelly College Soccer Club, Delta Planet, Student Ambassadors, Healthy Student Task Force, and Campus Ministry. The college also publishes a quarterly newsletter known as the "Donnelly Digest".
Kansas City, KS is home to Donnelly. Kansas City is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Donnelly is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Donnelly has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 572 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Donnelly has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Donnelly College is a Catholic institution that seeks to continue the mission of Jesus Christ in our own time by making the love of God tangible in our world. Specifically, the mission of Donnelly College is to provide education and community services with personal concern for the needs and abilities of each student, especially those who might not otherwise be served.
The express mission of Donnelly College is to provide education and community services with personal concern for the needs and abilities of each student, especially those who might not otherwise be served."
More complete details are provided below.
Donnelly College
608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
General Phone: (913) 621-6070
http://donnelly.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 42 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 5 | non-profit management |
Number of programs and degrees for Donnelly in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 42 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Donnelly had a total enrollment of 572 students (425 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 86% |
| Missouri | 14% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 10 % |
Donnelly offers campus housing for 27 of its 425 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,040 |
| Room and board | $ 6,340 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,560 |
Financial Aid:
Donnelly participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 191400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $29,623 | 6 | $32,703 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $29,623 | 6 | $32,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Donnelly Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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