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Pratt Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Pratt, Kansas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Pratt Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Pratt Community College include medicine, media, science, and agricultural science and management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Pratt Community College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Pratt Community College, in 2005, had 1,546 students (934 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Pratt Community College
348 NE Sr 61
Pratt, KS 67124
http://www.prattcc.edu
Pratt Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 33 | liberal arts and sciences, history, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing, home health aide, licensed practical nurse, health aide, nursing assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | agricultural machine tech, farm management, agriculture |
| Construction Trades | 12 | power transmission |
| Business And Management | 11 | business, accounting, marketing, retail |
| Science | 10 | biology, wildlife biology, chemistry, physical sciences, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, journalism |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | education, middle school teaching, agricultural teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science, data processing tech |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Law | 0 | pre-law, legal secretary |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy, dental services |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | agronomy |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Pratt Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 149 | 51 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Pratt Community College had a total enrollment of 1,546 students (934 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 81% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Pratt Community College offers campus housing for 284 of its 934 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pratt, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,270 |
| Room and board | $ 4,167 |
| Room charge | $ 2,119 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,047 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pratt Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 193800)
Pratt Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 4 | $36,769 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $36,769 | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 14 | $37,394 | 19 | $35,120 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $37,394 | 19 | $35,120 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 107 | 53 | 160 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Track | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 39 | 75 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Wildlife Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pratt Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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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