Independence Community College Kansas

Rural Kansas community college serving 821 students with low tuition and transfer-focused liberal arts programming.

College statistics

Address:
1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS
67301
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.indycc.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Independence Community College is a public two-year institution in Independence, Kansas, serving the rural southeastern part of the state. The college enrolls 821 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or direct entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition runs $2,220 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $2,610. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, is $9,370 for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. These costs place the college among the most affordable options for students seeking a two-year degree or completing general education requirements before transferring.

As a community college, Independence CC functions as a pathway institution, allowing students to earn an associate degree or complete freshman and sophomore coursework at a lower cost before moving to a four-year institution. This model works best for students looking to reduce overall education costs, those uncertain about their major, or learners who benefit from smaller class sizes in a rural setting. For more information, visit www.indycc.edu/.