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Dodge City Community College

#1626 in US ranking Dodge City, KS
Type:
Public
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$12,385
Tuition & fees
$4,950
Avg. aid
$6,394
Receiving aid
63%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
35%
Median salary
$41,690
1 yr after graduation

What does Dodge City Community College offer in terms of athletics?

Dodge City Community College competes in National Junior College Athletic Association athletics as the Conquistadors and participates in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Varsity participation differs from casual recreation: team membership generally involves tryouts or recruiting, eligibility rules, and a substantial time commitment.

Reported sports offerings include football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, cross-country, track and field, golf, and bowling. Students interested in a specific team should confirm its current roster, season, and participation requirements with athletics. A listed sport should not be taken as evidence that an athletic scholarship is available to every participant; club, intramural, and recreational opportunities should be checked separately.

What student groups and Associations are available at Dodge City Community College?

Student involvement at Dodge City Community College can include campus activities, performing groups, and opportunities connected to academic interests. Reported offerings include choral groups and student-run radio and television activities.

The membership and activity level of individual organizations can change from term to term. A prospective student looking for a particular cultural, service, professional, or recreational group should consult the current student-activities roster and ask how to join or start a recognized organization. Institution-sponsored events and media activities are not necessarily the same as independent student clubs.

Who studies at Dodge City Community College?

Dodge City Community College reported 1,655 enrolled students in the supplied institutional enrollment figures. Its student body includes first-time college students, younger students taking college coursework, transfers, and adult learners.

The age counts show substantial enrollment among younger students: 474 were under 18 and 618 were ages 18-19. There were also students in every reported adult age bracket through age 65 and older. Reported enrollment included 447 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 18 transfer-in students; those are narrower categories than total enrollment.

Geographic figures indicate that Kansas residents made up 56% of students and students from other U.S. states 36%. Reported race and ethnicity counts include 561 Hispanic or Latino students. Because institutional and third-party figures may refer to different reporting populations or dates, these numbers should not be combined to calculate an exact current demographic breakdown.

How does student life look like at Dodge City Community College?

Everyday student life at Dodge City Community College reflects both its residential facilities and its role as a regional college serving students with different schedules. Students can connect through classes, campus events, athletics, arts activities, and shared study spaces, while those who commute may need to plan deliberately for activities outside class hours.

Reported student services include personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office. Students balancing coursework with employment, family responsibilities, or travel should check the hours and appointment procedures for advising, counseling, and other support services. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1, an institution-wide measure rather than a promise about the size of an individual class.

What libraries are available to students at Dodge City Community College?

The Learning Resource Center is Dodge City Community College's main library. It provides a place for study and academic work, and reported library services include reservable study rooms.

Students doing research should check the library's current catalog and database access, research-help options, borrowing policies, and arrangements for materials not held locally. Hours may differ during evenings, breaks, and exam periods; the reported library facilities do not include a regularly available 24-hour study area.

Dodge City Community College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1655

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

330

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

36 full time, 64 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Dodge City Community College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,655

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 827
Part-time: 828

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 129
Men: 201

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 561
Black or African American: 112
White: 297
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 8
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 5
Two or more races: 34
Unknown: 10

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Dodge City Community College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

Both–Both

Cheerleading

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

Men–Men

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

Women–Women

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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