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Donnelly College

#1315 in US ranking Kansas City, KS
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,157
Tuition & fees
$10,620
Avg. aid
$7,920
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median salary
$53,204
1 yr after graduation

What does Donnelly College offer in terms of athletics?

Soccer is listed among Donnelly College's athletic offerings. Students interested in playing should confirm whether the current opportunity is a competitive team, a club activity, or recreational play, as well as its schedule and participation requirements.

A listed sport does not establish NCAA membership, a conference affiliation, or athletic scholarship availability. Those distinctions matter to students expecting formal recruitment or a particular level of competition and should be checked with the college before making an enrollment decision.

What student groups and Associations are available at Donnelly College?

Student involvement at Donnelly should be evaluated through the organizations and activities operating in the term a student plans to attend. At a small college, a current activities calendar is more useful than assuming that a club named in an older directory still meets regularly.

Students interested in academic, cultural, service, or faith-related groups can ask student affairs which organizations are recognized, when they meet, and whether students may propose new activities. College-sponsored celebrations are opportunities to participate in campus life, but they are not necessarily student-run associations.

Who studies at Donnelly College?

Donnelly enrolled 395 students in the reported institutional data. Its entering population included 71 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 63 transfer-in students, illustrating that transfer applicants form a meaningful part of the student body.

About 77% of students were reported as Kansas residents, while 23% came from other U.S. states. Reported racial and ethnic counts included 178 Black or African American students and 137 Hispanic or Latino students. These figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience or the views of a group. Applicants interested in class-level demographics or the balance of full- and part-time study should consult the college's current enrollment profile.

How does student life look like at Donnelly College?

Student life at Donnelly centers on a small, nonresidential college rather than a residence-hall community. Classes, campus events, and shared academic spaces are likely to be more relevant to everyday connections than dormitory activities.

The college reports personal or psychological counseling for students. Its relatively small enrollment may make it practical to learn where support is available, but students should check appointment access, hours, and eligibility for the services they expect to use. For those balancing college with work or other commitments, the timing of classes and activities can matter as much as the number offered.

What libraries are available to students at Donnelly College?

Donnelly's main library is the Dean-Loyoza Family Academic Resource Center. It provides a campus location for study and academic work, and students can reserve study rooms.

The library is not reported as having study areas open around the clock, so students who work late should check current building hours. They should also ask library staff about access to research databases, help finding sources, and off-campus access to materials needed for their courses.

Donnelly College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

395

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

56

Total staff

16 full time, 24 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Donnelly College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 395

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 197
Part-time: 198

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 34
Men: 22

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 137
Black or African American: 178
White: 47
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 17
Two or more races: 12

Donnelly College Sports & Athletics

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

Soccer

–Both–

Data last updated on November 2, 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.