School Stats

Location: Overland Park, KS
History: Founded in 1938
Religious Affiliation: Founded by the Churches of God (Holiness); Interdenominational in enrollment
Degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Christian Ministry
Programs of Study: 31
Articulation Agreements:

  • Cleveland University, KC
  • Dale Kietzman University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Hartwell Quest
  • Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Johnson County Community College
  • Mid-America Nazarene University
  • Oklahoma Wesleyan University
  • Ohio Christian University
  • Ottowa University

Enrollment: 163 (Fall 2024)
Faculty: 8 full-time, 14 Adjunct
On-Campus Average Class Size: 12
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Academic Facilities: Dormitory, gymnasium, two office buildings, two classroom buildings (one housing the library)
Degrees available online and onsite:

  • Business Leadership, AA and BA
  • Business Leadership – Sport Management, AA and BA
  • Elementary Education, BA*
  • Healthcare Administration, BA
  • Interdisciplinary Studies, AA
  • Religion and Ministry, AA and BA
    • Leadership and Ministry – Organizational Leadership, AA and BA
    • Leadership and Ministry – Pastoral Ministry, AA and BA
    • Leadership and Ministry – Youth Ministry, AA and BA
    • Religion – Biblical Studies, AA and BA
    • Religion – Missions, AA and BA
  • Worship Studies, AA
  • Psychology, AA and BA
  • Master of Business Administration
    • Executive MBA (30 hours)
    • Management (36 hours)
    • Finance (36 hours)
    • Healthcare Administration (36 hours)
    • Organizational Leadership (36 hours)
    • Public Administration (36 hours)
  • Master of Christian Ministry
    • Pastoral Leadership (36 hours)
    • Chaplaincy (36 hours)
    • Counseling (36 hours)
    • Missions (36 hours)
    • TESOL (36 hours)
  • Undergraduate Retention and Graduation Rate Cohort
    • 2024-2024 Retention: 64.3%
    • Graduation Rate cohort is 52%
  • Race/Ethnicity:
    • American Indian or Alaska Native – 1.1%
    • Asian – 1.4%
    • Black or African-American – 30.1%
    • Hispanic – 13.3%
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander – 1.4%
    • White – 28.2%
    • Two or more races -8.17%
    • Unknown – 9.1%
  • Pell/FDL: 56%

*The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets any state’s educational requirements for licensure or certification because the programs are not intended to lead to licensure in a state at this time.

Ministry Opportunities:

  • City Union Mission
  • Harvesters Kansas City
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Shelter KC
  • Toca FC
  • Real Fire FC
  • Luke 18 Project
  • KC Underground
  • Next Generation KC
  • COGH Home and World Missions
  • Harmony Hill Youth Camp
  • Camp Galilee
  • Kids Across America
  • Nazarene Global Ministry
  • ACP (Artist Community Project)
  • The Collective KC
  • Worship Catalyst
  • Santa Fe Wanderers
  • Frontiers USA
  • Many KC area church congregations

School Report

The information below only includes students who began college at KCC in a fall semester as first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students as per the federal definition of “cohort.”

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation Rate Cohort

IPEDS Report YearRetention Rate (# of students)Graduation Rate (# of students)Transfer-Out RateBA Completion Rate
202316216%12%
202216853%19%
2021610%33%

*Data presented reflect the type of programs that KCC offers that largely cater to transfer and adult/online degree completion students.

Employment Rate: In our 2019 alumni survey, 33% of respondents noted that they are employed in an area of training I received from KCC and 66% noted that they are doing volunteer work in an area related to the training they received from KCC.
Ministry Involvement: In our 2019 alumni survey, 33% noted they are serving in a ministerial role and 66% indicated they serve their church as an active volunteer.
Race/Ethnicity:

Fall 2025:

  • American Indian or Native Alaskan – 1.1%
  • Asian –1.4%
  • Black or African American – 30.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino – 13.3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander- 14%
  • International (Non-resident Alien) – 7.3%
  • Two or More Races – 8.1%
  • White – 28.2%
  • Unknown/Unreported – 9%

Fall 2024:

  • American Indian or Native Alaskan – 2%
  • Asian –3%
  • Black or African American – 27%
  • Hispanic or Latino – 18%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander- 1%
  • International (Non-resident Alien) – 5%
  • Two or More Races – 8%
  • White – 29%
  • Unknown/Unreported – 7%

Fall 2022:

  • American Indian or Native Alaskan – 3%
  • Asian –3%
  • Black or African American – 34%
  • Hispanic or Latino – 10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander- 0.5%
  • International (Non-resident Alien) – 5%
  • Two or More Races – 5%
  • White – 33%

Pell / FDL

  • 2024-2025
    • 50% Pell Recipients
    • – FDL Recipients
  • 2023-2024
    • 10% Pell Recipients
    • 1% FDL Recipients
  • 2021 – 22
    • 64% Pell Recipients
    • 66% FDL Recipients
  • 2020-21
    • 89% Pell Recipients
    • 76% FDL Recipients
  • 2019-20
    • 95% Pell Recipients
    • 86% FDL Recipients

Cohorts

Fall 2023 cohort is 18
Fall 2022 cohort is 34
Fall 2021 cohort is 42

Our Mission

Kansas Christian College exists to develop servant leaders who know God, who have a passion for holiness of heart, and who are inspired and prepared for a lifetime of learning and Kingdom service.

Institutional Objectives:

That students graduating from Kansas Christian College…

  • Can articulate a biblical worldview.
  • Can articulate the meaning and practical expressions of the holiness of heart.
  • Are equipped with practical tools for ministry.
  • Are equipped for further study.
  • Have deepened passion for disciplines of spiritual development.

See our Outcomes Data here.

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