JCCC serves Johnson County, Kansas, and the surrounding metropolitan region, supporting the educational and career goals of nearly 36,000 credit and continuing education students each year.
As the largest community college in Kansas and the largest college in the Kansas City area, we offer academic and culturally enriching opportunities for every stage of life. Our mission of inspiring learning to transform lives and strengthen communities makes us so much more than only college classes.
About JCCC
We have a national reputation for educational excellence. Small class sizes with experienced faculty, as well as our low tuition rates, personalized support, and on-campus student resources foster the academic success needed to launch your career. Our thriving campus is also full of culture, events, and activities.
JCCC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and committed to providing accessible, high-quality education in collaborative environments that support student learning and growth. Across campus—in our classrooms and activity spaces—we strive to be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning, and success.
25,000+ grads
Over 10 years
16:1
Average student/faculty ratio
$1.7 billion
Local economic impact
50+
Clubs and organizations
Why JCCC?
As a credit student, you can choose from more than 80 degree and certificate programs in eight areas of interest. Free tutoring and numerous other resources help you plan your future and stay on track.
JCCC’s Financial Aid office can assist you with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and connect you with hundreds of scholarship opportunities. This support, coupled with low tuition rates, means you could graduate with little to no student debt.
Discover your skills, strengths, interests, and values through JCCC’s free Career Development Center. For students who want to continue their education at a four-year school, JCCC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities across the country, which ensure credits earned here apply there.
Our championship athletic programs, student-led clubs and organizations, global engagement opportunities, and an expanding campus full of activities and events help you find your place to belong.
We value special populations of students and partner with them to support lasting success. Our unique peer mentoring program connects veterans and military students with financial and academic resources to achieve their goals. Students who need accommodations can coordinate with Access Services for a barrier-free environment. The CONNECT program makes higher education possible for first-time college students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. CLEAR provides continuing education for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Looking to get a head start on your future? As an area high school student, you may be able to get college credit while still in high school. Little learners between the age of 1 and 5 benefit from a strong foundation for their lifelong learning journey when they attend the Hiersteiner Child Development Center on JCCC’s campus.
What are you waiting for? Schedule a campus visit and apply today! Or start by taking a virtual tour of JCCC right now.
Continue Learning at JCCC
Community is at the heart of JCCC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) offerings. Through WDCE each year, we provide more than 16,500 students with re-certification opportunities, a range of training and certifications for business leaders and healthcare professionals, and life and leisure courses. Course offerings range from professional and workforce skill development—like Commercial Driver’s License training and PMP exam prep—to personal interests like languages and financial wellness.
The Business Solutions team provides area businesses and organizations with customized training solutions and industry-specific educational programs. Plus, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC empowers area small business owners and entrepreneurs with support each step of the way.
Dream bigger dreams with a personalized study plan from Johnson County Adult Education (JCAE)—the largest adult education program in Kansas. Whether your goal is to prepare for the GED, strengthen your English, or upskill for a promotion, JCAE makes these goals attainable.
Culturally Enriching Opportunities
Learning starts with youth enrichment programs and continues by uncovering the inner artist at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, participating in an arts education event, or improving athleticism at a youth sport camp.
The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art on the JCCC campus has one of the top collections of emerging and established artists today. The museum presents many of the region’s most important exhibitions of leading-edge contemporary art and has received national and international acclaim for its permanent collections. With more than 100,000 visitors annually, the museum is regarded as one of the region’s most significant cultural destinations. The Nerman Museum also offers a variety of educational programs and resources for JCCC students, faculty and the broader community, including youth and families.
The Midwest Trust Center (MTC) at JCCC is the premiere performing arts venue in Johnson County. MTC’s annual series combines a curated selection of dance, music, and theatre performances by local, national, and international artists. In addition to the annual series, MTC’s Arts Education programming presents a variety of performances for elementary and middle school students and teachers (discounted to $5 or less per student). JCCC’s Music and Theatre departments also present the free Maronde Professional Recital Series, along with student theatre department performances.
The Johnson County Community College Foundation supports the overall mission of JCCC, its strategic goals and its initiatives. The Foundation works to provide financial access to the College for all students; advance excellence through the development of community leadership, business partnerships and financial support; and promote cultural activities to enrich the With more than $1.7 million in scholarships given to JCCC students each year, the Foundation helps students in the Johnson County community wish, dream, and do.
