Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS2108 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-2700
Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) is a public two-year institution of higher education located in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields, as well as a number of general education courses. FSCC is a member of the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees and the Kansas Association of Community College Presidents.
FSCC was established in 1965 as Fort Scott Junior College. It was originally located in the former high school building. In its early years, the college offered only associate degree programs. In the 1970s, the college began to offer certificate programs in addition to its degree programs. In the 1980s, the college expanded its facilities and began offering a wider range of programs. In the 1990s, the college added a number of new programs, including a nursing program. In the 2000s, the college added a number of new buildings and facilities, including a new library and a new student center.
Today, FSCC offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs, as well as a number of general education courses. The college also offers a number of online and distance learning courses. FSCC is committed to providing its students with a quality education at an affordable price.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1617
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.fortscott.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.fortscott.edu/FinancialAid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $15067
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $15067
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Fort Scott Community College is $59098.79. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Fort Scott Community College. For graduates of Fort Scott Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $42700.00 and mid-career income of $62800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.