Graduation, Outcomes, & Licensure
Graduation and Retention Rates
Graduation Rates: 2023-2024
Overall graduation and transfer-out rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2020
Graduation Rate: 34%
Transfer-Out Rate: 29%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2022 and returned in Fall 2023
Full-Time Retention Rate: 61%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 43%
Graduation Rates: 2020-2021
Overall graduation and transfer-out rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2017
Graduation Rate: 39%
Transfer-Out Rate: 24%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020
Full-Time Retention Rate: 55%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 35%
Graduation Rates: 2019-2020
Overall graduation and transfer-out rate for students who began their studies in Fall 2016
Graduation Rate: 33%
Transfer-Out Rate: 25%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2018 and Returned in Fall 2019
Full-Time Retention Rate: 54%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 47%
Graduation Rates: 2018-2019
Overall graduation and transfer-out rate for students who began their studies in Fall 2015
Graduation Rate: 30%
Transfer-Out Rate: 31%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2017 and Returned in Fall 2018
Full-Time Retention Rate: 58%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 24%
Graduation Rates: 2017-2018
Overall graduation and transfer-out rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2014
Graduation Rate: 28%
Transfer-Out Rate: 25%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2016 and Returned in Fall 2017
Full-Time Retention Rate: 56%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 22%
Graduation Rates: 2016-2017
Overall graduation and transfer-out rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2013
Graduation Rate: 29%
Transfer-Out Rate: 31%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2015 and Returned in Fall 2016
Full-Time Retention Rate: 55%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 24%
Graduation Rates: 2015-2016
Overall graduation and transfer-out rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2012
Graduation Rate: 29%
Transfer-Out Rate: 25%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2014 and returned in Fall 2015
Full-Time Retention Rate: 53%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 25%
Graduation Rates: 2014-2015
Overall graduation and transfer-out rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2011
Graduation Rate: 32%
Transfer-Out Rate: 27%
Retention rates for students who began their studies in Fall 2013 and returned in Fall 2014
Full-Time Retention Rate: 51%
Part-Time Retention Rate: 25%
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Professional Licensure
Fort Scott Community College offers several programs leading to certification or licensure. While those programs meet the requirements for the state of Kansas, requirements vary by state of residence. Completion of Fort Scott Community College program alone may not meet some state license or certification requirement. In addition to completing the program, state licensing boards may also require applicants to meet additional state-specific requirements like professional examinations, background checks, fingerprinting etc. FSCC strongly encourages prospective students to contact the licensing board in the state the students reside or intend to obtain the license or certification before starting a program.
Student Location
Fort Scott Community College determines the location of the students based on the information provided by the student at the time of registration. Professional licensing requirements differ by state, and moving to another state may affect the students’ ability to meet that state’s licensure requirements. Students enrolled in a professional licensure program who are considering moving or working in another state should check the professional licensure disclosure for the state in which they intend to practice and discuss the state requirements with an academic advisor or program director. If a student decides to relocate before finishing a program, they must update their address with the Registrar’s office by completing the Address Change Form.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
In accordance with the Department of Education guidelines, Fort Scott Community College provides information about its programs that lead to licensure and certification. These professional licensure programs are designed to meet the educational requirements needed to obtain specific licenses or certifications for employment in various occupations. Click the link below to learn more about specific programs that meet the educational requirements for professional license or certification in different states.