Hutchinson Community College

What Hutchinson Community College does

Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is a public community college established in 1928 under Kansas state law and headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, funded through state appropriations, local property taxes, and tuition, and operates as part of the Kansas community college system under Kansas Board of Regents oversight. The college serves approximately 5,000 students per semester across 74 areas of study, with a mix of traditional college-age learners and adult students (average age 24), producing 1,081 graduates in 2024 with 55% completing career and technical education programs. Student-to-faculty ratio stands at 18:1 across 128 full-time instructors, and the institution holds Carnegie Opportunity College designation.

HutchCC's product portfolio spans degree programs (AA, AS, AAS, AGS, AFA) in agriculture, business, computers, healthcare, education, fine arts, science, social science, and industrial technology; short-term certificates in allied health (nursing aide, phlebotomy, medication aide); workforce training (CDL, MSHA, OSHA, CPR/AED); and EMS continuing education. The college distributes through four physical locations — the main Hutchinson campus, Newton, McPherson, and the Wichita Safety Academy — plus online education and high school dual enrollment programs (Blue Dragon Bound, Excel in CTE). Core technology is a standard educational stack: DragonZone student portal, a learning management system, and Web Services infrastructure, with no proprietary AI or platform differentiation noted.

The revenue model is a hybrid of regulated tuition (in-state vs. out-of-state rates disclosed under Kansas HB 2144), state and local appropriations, and fee-based customized business and industry training. Customer segments span individual traditional and non-traditional students (primary), healthcare providers, Kansas businesses seeking compliance training, and high school students in dual enrollment. Strategic partnerships include a respiratory care pathway with Barton Community College, a cybersecurity initiative with the Kansas National Guard 184th Wing and Kansas Community Colleges, and host organization status for the Great Plains OSHA Education Center.

Name

Hutchinson Community College

Legal name

Hutchinson Community College

Website

https://hutchcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hutchinson Community College is a public Kansas community college serving roughly 5,000 students per semester across 74 areas of study. It delivers associate degrees, CTE certificates, workforce safety training (MSHA/OSHA/CDL), and dual enrollment programs through four campuses and online education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hutchinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition based on residency status (in-state vs out-of-state), plus various fees. Regulated by Kansas Board of Regents and disclosed per Kansas House Bill 2144 requirements.
2. State and Local Funding: Public community college funded by state appropriations and local property tax revenues as part of Kansas community college system.
3. Workforce Training Services: Customized business and industry training programs including CDL, mine safety, OSHA, EMS continuing education with fees determined by date, time, attendance, and location.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hutchinson Community College is a public community college that delivers associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS, AGS, AFA), short-term certificates, dual enrollment courses for high school students, and professional/safety workforce training (CDL, MSHA, OSHA, EMS continuing education, allied health). It serves roughly 5,000 students per semester across four Kansas campuses (Hutchinson, Newton, McPherson, Wichita Safety Academy) plus online programs, with tuition differentiated by residency and customized training priced per session.

Product overview

Hutchinson Community College is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and training services. The college operates as a single unified institution with three main product/service categories: (1) Degree Programs spanning 74+ areas of study including Agriculture, Business, Computers, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Education, Fine Arts, Industrial Technology, and Sciences at various credential levels (AA, AS, AAS, AGS, AFA); (2) Professional and Continuing Education including EMS training, MSHA/OSHA Safety Academy programs, and business/industry customized training; and (3) Short-term Certificate Programs in healthcare, trades, and technical fields. The college also provides online education, dual enrollment for high school students, and community engagement through partnerships like StartUp Hutch and the Dillon Lecture Series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree Programs Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA), Associate of General Studies (AGS), and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees across 74 areas of study including Agriculture, Business, Computers, Healthcare, Education, Fine Arts, Science and Math, Social Science, and Industrial Technology for prospective and enrolled college students.
• Business and Industry Training Customized business and industry training including Apprenticeship Programs, CDL (Commercial Drivers License), CPR/AED & First Aid, and Customized Training delivered on-site or at the institution for Kansas employers and their employees.
• MSHA/OSHA Safety Academy Training Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training including Part 46 & 48 New Miner Training, Annual Refreshers, Mine Rescue Training, OSHA 10/30, Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), and Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) certificate programs hosted by Great Plains OSHA Education Center and offered to employers and individuals needing safety credentials.
• EMS Continuing Education Emergency Medical Services continuing education including Stop the Bleed, Basic Life Support (BLS), First Responder Training, ACLS, PALS, AMLS, PHTLS, EPC, and PEPP courses designed for healthcare professionals needing certification renewal and skill maintenance.
• Healthcare Training Programs (Short-Term Certificates) Short-term healthcare certificates including Nursing Aide, Medication Aide, Phlebotomy, and other allied health programs designed to address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector and prepare students for entry-level clinical roles.
• Respiratory Care Program Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Respiratory Care degree program designed to address workforce shortages in central Kansas healthcare facilities, including a formal pathway for Barton Community College students developed under the August 2025 MOU.
• Online Education Online course delivery and distance learning options for students seeking flexibility, including degree programs available fully online such as the Associate in Criminal Justice Administration, delivered through the distance learning portal.
• High School Dual Enrollment High school dual enrollment and Excel in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs allowing high school students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school, including the Blue Dragon Bound program.
• Testing and Assessment Services Assessment and certification testing center offering ACT Testing, CDL Testing, and various certification examinations for students, employers, and the broader community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,081 graduates in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kansas Community Colleges and Kansas National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Partnership between Kansas Community Colleges and the 184th Wing of the Kansas National Guard to expand cybersecurity education and workforce development across Kansas. Developing curriculum and credentialing pathways reflecting current and emerging mission needs.
• Barton Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2025Memorandum of Understanding creating pathway for Barton Community College students to enter respiratory care program at Hutchinson Community College. Addresses critical workforce shortage in central Kansas where healthcare providers reported significant portion of respiratory care staff nearing retirement.
• StartUp HutchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship support program partnership through StartUp Hutch (startuphutch.com) supporting local business development and innovation ecosystem
• Radio KansasminorOthersCommunity radio partnership for community engagement and broadcasting
• Barton County Community CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as OTIEC (OSHA Training Institute Education Center) site partner for OSHA training delivery

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Butler Community College: Large Kansas community college offering associate degrees, CTE programs, and workforce training across multiple campuses. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and Kansas Board of Regents oversight.
• Highland Community College (Kansas): Kansas public community college with associate degree and CTE programming serving a similar rural Kansas demographic. Comparable in mission, governance, and funding structure.
• Allen County Community College: Small rural Kansas community college offering associate degrees and technical training. Comparable as a Kansas community college competing in similar program categories and rural markets.
• Barton Community College: Fellow Kansas public community college with similar mission of associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer. Directly comparable because of the active 2025 MOU creating a respiratory care pipeline between the two institutions.
• Coffeyville Community College: Kansas community college delivering associate degrees and technical/trade education with athletics and campus life. Comparable as a Kansas Board of Regents institution with similar CTE and transfer offerings.
• Cowley County Community College: Kansas community college offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and online programs. Comparable as a regional Kansas public community college competing for the same student population.
• Kansas City Kansas Community College: Urban Kansas community college with broad academic, technical, and workforce programming. Comparable in mission and Kansas public funding model, though serving a more urban population.
• Neosho County Community College: Kansas community college with strong technical and allied health programs. Comparable as a Kansas public two-year institution with overlapping healthcare and industrial CTE programs.

Broad incumbents

• Great Plains OSHA Education Center: OSHA Training Institute Education Center hosted at HutchCC, operating across multiple states. Directly comparable because HutchCC itself serves as host training organization for this OSHA consortium.
• WGU (Western Governors University): Large accredited online university offering competency-based degrees at low cost. Comparable as a competing option for HutchCC's adult learner population (avg age 24) seeking affordable credentials and career mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hutchccnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HutchCCMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/110306811735
• Instagraminstagram.com/hutchinsoncommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hutchinson-community-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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