by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Independence Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Independence Community College is ranked #1,373 out of 2,043 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Independence Community College also holds the #52 spot on the Best Colleges in Kansas ranking.
The student to faculty ratio at Independence Community College is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Independence Community College is 50%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Independence Community College this rate is 54%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full-time students who get their bachelor’s degree within four years. At Independence Community College this rate is 34%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Independence Community College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 518 undergraduates at Independence Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Independence Community College.
The typical net cost at Independence Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Independence Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,949 | $5,063 | $7,708 | $9,033 | $10,187 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Independence Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Independence Community College, approximately 19% of students took out student loans averaging $4,428 a year. That adds up to $17,712 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 15.9%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Independence Community College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Independence Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $34,941 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 29% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Independence Community College make the most money.
Independence Community College is a public institution found in Independence, Kansas. The rural area surrounding Independence Community College is great for students who love a peaceful atmosphere. Get more details about the location of Independence Community College.
Contact details for Independence Community College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1057 West College Avenue, Independence, KS 67301-0708 |
| Phone: | 6203314100 |
| Website: | www.indycc.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 15 majors graduated from Independence Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 199 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 64 | $17,470 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 54 | NA |
| Allied Health Services | 18 | NA |
| Health Aids & Attendants | 14 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 8 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 7 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 6 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
485 students took at least one online class at Independence Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Independence Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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