Seward County Community College
Liberal, Kansas
Seward County Community College is a public institution in Liberal, Kansas with 1,140 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is $3,744 compared with a Kansas nursing-school average of $13,364. The school reports a graduation rate of 46.4%, median earnings of $41,445, and median federal debt of $6,500.
$3,744 is lower than the state average of $13,364.
46.4% is lower than the state average of 47.2%.
$41,445 is lower than the state average of $45,846.
About Seward County Community College
| Location | Liberal, Kansas |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Highest Degree | associate |
| Website | sccc.edu |
| In-State Tuition | $3,744 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $5,056 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,140 |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | 46.4% |
| Retention Rate | 65.3% |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | $41,445 |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $6,500 |
| Est. Monthly Loan Payment | $68 |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 20.2% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 27.0% |
| Loan Default Rate | 0.0% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.2 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.
Affordability Context
20.2% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 27.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at Seward County Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $14,976, while the reported median debt is $6,500 with an estimated monthly payment of $68. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among Hispanic students (54.4%), followed by White students (23.7%) and Black students (3.4%).
Value Score
Median earnings ($41,445) divided by median debt ($6,500)