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Seward County Community College is a community college located in Kansas. It was established on December 29, 1967. SCCC offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study, including arts, science, general studies and applied science.
Seward County Community College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Saints. The campus hosts several student run clubs and organizations, like the Campus Messengers for Christ, the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, the Student Government Association and the International Student Organization.
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is located in Liberal, KS (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is known for its programs in engineering, science, and education and teaching.
The school is an open-admission school.
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School had 1,656 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
General Phone: (620) 624-1951
http://www.sccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 93 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, political science, English composition, history |
| Mechanics and Repair | 52 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 43 | medical assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical lab tech, pre-pharmacy, physician assistant |
| Business and Management | 22 | marketing, accounting technology, parts and warehousing, business, business and related services, finance, accounting, business administration |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machinist |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant, business support services, office management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 7 | farm management, agricultural management, agricultural business |
| Construction Trades | 6 | carpentry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | corrections, corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting |
| Media | 2 | communications tech courses, communication studies, journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | physical sciences, science and society, biology, chemistry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering, bioengineering |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching, education, health teaching, physical education teaching |
| Medical Administration | 0 | occupational health |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-veterinary, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Seward County Community College And Area Technical School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 203 | 60 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 126 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Seward County Community College And Area Technical School had a total enrollment of 1,656 students (926 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 72% |
| Oklahoma | 12% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School offers campus housing for 240 of its 926 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Liberal, 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 | $ 1,984 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,720 |
| Room and board | $ 4,100 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,235 |
Financial Aid:
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 822800)
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 | 5 | $53,485 | 7 | $41,489 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $53,485 | 7 | $41,489 |
*: 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 | 28 | $49,811 | 25 | $43,906 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $49,811 | 25 | $43,906 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 46 | 82 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 35 | 39 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physician Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Seward County Community College And Area Technical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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