Students attend Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Hutchinson Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, agricultural science and management, and art studies.
Applicants to Hutchinson Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,869 students at Hutchinson Community College (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Hutchinson Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hutchinson Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Expanding the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration"
More complete details are provided below.
Hutchinson Community College
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
General Phone: (620) 665-3500
Admissions Phone: (620) 665-3536
Financial Aid Phone: (620) 665-3411
http://www.hutchcc.edu
Hutchinson Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 106 | liberal arts and humanities, social services, English |
| Business And Management | 84 | business, MIS, retail, financial services marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 55 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 49 | biology, physical sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 38 | medical records tech |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | education, instructional media design |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 26 | agriculture, agricultural machine operation, farm management |
| Art Studies | 19 | visual and performing arts |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding, machinist |
| Media | 11 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care management, family and consumer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Construction Trades | 8 | carpentry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Hutchinson Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 536 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 14 |
In 2005, Hutchinson Community College had a total enrollment of 4,869 students (2,934 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 94% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Hutchinson Community College offers campus housing for 425 of its 2,934 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hutchinson, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (620) 665-3536
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,264 |
| Room and board | $ 4,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Hutchinson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (620) 665-3411
Hutchinson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $46,133 | 4 | $37,599 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $46,133 | 4 | $37,599 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $46,773 | 51 | $41,062 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $46,773 | 51 | $41,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 140 | 74 | 214 |
| Track | 34 | 30 | 64 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 32 | 43 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hutchinson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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