Donnelly College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Donnelly College, DC, is a coeducational, Catholic college in Kansas City, Kansas that was founded in 1949. DC offers Associate in Arts Degrees, Associate in Applied Science Degrees, and Associate in Science Degrees. It also provides Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees to students. Certificate programs are offered in information technology, business, pharmacy technician I & II, nurse aide, medication aide, licensed practical nurse, home health aide, and allied health.

Donnelly College has the Organization of Student Leaders (OSL) which encourages student participation in various community services and campus activities. Eligible students can apply for a number of scholarships such as the Presidential Scholarship, the Dean's Scholarship, the Reach Scholarship, the Archbishop's Scholarship, and the Francis Family Early Childhood Education Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 634 in 2009-2010 (487 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Donnelly provides on-campus housing for 38 of its 487 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

• Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

LIBERAL ARTS (23 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies