Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott Community College, also known as FSCC, is located in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. It was established in the year 1919. The college is the oldest continuing community college in Kansas city. The college offers academic programs in diverse areas of study including agriculture, nursing, dental hygiene, physical education, and elementary education. FSCC also offers online courses to outstation students.

FSCC has several student clubs and organizations including the Art Club, Christians on Campus, Aggie Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, and Student Nursing Organization. FSCC's students participate in college sports such as football, basketball, baseball, cross country, track, rodeo, softball, and volleyball.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in transportation.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,696 in 2007-2008 (1,467 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Fort Scott Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Fort Scott Community College provides on-campus housing for 212 of its 1,467 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Other for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 273 male students received the aid (men were 82% of those receiving aid) and 60 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 18% of students receiving such aid) .