Hutchinson Community College


1300 N Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67501


Hutchinson community college/Area Vocational School will be the premier, two-year educational institution in Kansas, delivering accessible opportunities for learning, growth and improved quality of life.

Founded in 1928, Hutchinson Community College encompasses a beautiful and spacious campus in the heart of the city of Hutchinson. More than 16,000 Kansans are touched each year by the educational offerings at Hutchinson Community College, with more than 8,000 enrolled students in 2006 and another 8,325 individuals participating in the wide variety of non-credit and business and industry offerings at the college.

Top-notch academic and vocational programs are the trademark of Hutchinson Community College. The Kansas College offers more than 64 areas of study, leading to Associate of Arts, Applied Science and Science degrees, in addition to a wide-range of vocational and technical one- and two-year certificate programs. Hutchinson Community College has a great honors program as well, for those seeking an additional academic challenge.

Graduates of the Kansas college can opt to immediately enter the workforce, as highly-trained, immediately employable individuals, or transfer onto a four-year institution, well prepared, and with a degree that is respected around the state.

Quick Facts:
  • Hutchinson Community College's mission is expanding the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration.

  • The low 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio ensures individualized attention, and the type of hands-on experience not found at larger institutions.

  • This Kansas college offers more than 2,500 classes per year, in over 50 locations, utilizing traditional classroom environments, as well as the latest in high-tech methods to reach students from around the state and country.

  • Hutchinson Community College offers two satellite centers in Newton and McPherson, where students can complete courses, even their degrees, through the convenience of interactive television, telecourses, the internet and even podcasting.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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