Pratt Community College
Location and Contact Information
348 NE SR 61Pratt, KS 67124
USA
Main Tel: (620) 672-5641
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Pratt Community College, also referred to as PCC, is located in Pratt, Kansas, United States. It was established in the year 1938. The campus is situated on an area of approximately 80 acres. PCC students are offered degrees and certificate programs in different areas of study including agriculture power technology, mathematics and sciences, automotive technology, and arts and communication. The college also supports e-learning.
The many PCC clubs and organizations that students have access to include the Rodeo Club, Block and Bridle, Kansas Association of Nursing Students, Graphic Design Club, and Beaver Media Group. Students participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, wrestling, cross country, track, golf, softball, and volleyball. The athletic teams of PCC are nicknamed the Beavers.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,600 |
| Room | $ 2,474 |
| Board | $ 2,341 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid
Pratt Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $2,794 |
| Institutional Grant | 91% | $1,770 |
| Federal Grant | 37% | $2,877 |
| Pell Grant | 33% | $2,927 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,159 |
| State or Local Grant | 1% | $838 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 48% | $3,183 |
| Federal Loan | 48% | $3,183 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pratt Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | 414 |
| 2 | South Central College | North Mankato, MN | 3,839 |
| 3 | Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute | Wooster, OH | 754 |
| 4 | Shasta College | Redding, CA | 10,334 |
| 5 | Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | 1,984 |
| 6 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin, TN | 7,574 |
| 7 | Colby Community College | Colby, KS | 1,505 |
| 8 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | 6,687 |
| 9 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Syracuse, NY | 2,523 |
| 10 | Morrisville State College | Morrisville, NY | 3,338 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 213 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 57 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 27 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,622 in 2009-2010 (1,053 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Pratt Community College provides on-campus housing for 284 of its 1,053 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science