What Cowley County Community College does

Cowley County Community College (operating as Cowley College) is a public two-year community college founded in 1922 in Arkansas City, Kansas, governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees and coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents. The institution serves traditional college students, high school dual-enrollment students, international students on F-1 visas, veterans, and adult learners across five physical campuses in south-central Kansas (Arkansas City, Mulvane, Wellington, Wichita, and Winfield) plus a fully online learning program. It delivers over 600 accredited courses across six academic divisions, with 88 associate degree pathways and 35 certificate programs spanning agriculture, manufacturing, business, communications, emergency services, allied health, human services, and STEM. Specialized workforce credentialing programs include a CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic program, EMT/CNA/CMA/Fire Science certifications, automotive and welding technology, and a new cybersecurity pathway developed in partnership with the Kansas Air National Guard.

The college runs on a commodity third-party technology stack — Jenzabar for the student information system, Blackboard for learning management, ClassLink for single sign-on, and the CowleyGo mobile app — with no proprietary AI/ML capability. Its operating model blends tuition and fees (per credit hour at differentiated rates for Kansas, out-of-state, Oklahoma dual-enrollment, and international students), ancillary campus revenue (housing at $4,600/semester room-only at Sumner Campus, dining, bookstore, cosmetology salon, wellness center memberships), state appropriations under Kansas Board of Regents coordination, federal grants including a $4M ARPA grant that funded the 2024 Tyler Technical Education Center, and local mill levy taxes. Distribution relies on direct-to-consumer recruitment through campus visits, high school dual-enrollment partnerships, community outreach, and multi-channel digital marketing, with clinical affiliations to 16 residential care facilities and 26 ambulatory health services in Winfield reinforcing healthcare-program outcomes.

Cowley has invested in facility expansion and national recognition in recent years, including the 2024 Tyler Technical Education Center opening ($2M private gift plus $4M ARPA grant), the 2023 appointment of Dr. Michelle Schoon as the institution's first female president, the 2018 Sumner Campus Technology and Innovation Center opening, and the 2015 Wichita Downtown Center launch. The college earned the 2027 Aspen Prize Top 200 for Community College Excellence designation and 2025-2026 Military Friendly School recognition, reflecting sustained brand momentum in the regional higher education market.

Name

Cowley County Community College

Legal name

Cowley County Community College

Website

https://cowley.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cowley County Community College is a public two-year Kansas institution founded in 1922 serving traditional, dual-enrollment, international, veteran, and adult students across five south-central Kansas campuses plus online, delivering 600+ accredited courses and 88 associate degree pathways with workforce credentialing in healthcare, manufacturing, and emergency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), 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), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Online learning
• Workforce training
• Dual enrollment

Headquarters

HQ city

Arkansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit and non-credit courses, including in-state, out-of-state, and international student rates
2. Student Housing: On-campus dormitory housing fees including room-only options at Sumner Campus ($4,600)
3. Campus Services: Revenue from campus bookstore, dining services (Tiger Deli, Tiger Eatery), student salon, and wellness center memberships
4. Community Education: Workforce education, adult education, ESL instruction, and community enrichment programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cowley County Community College is a public two-year community college delivering higher education across five Kansas campus locations and through online learning. It offers over 600 accredited courses, 88 associate degree pathways, and 35 certificates spanning agriculture, manufacturing, business, communications, emergency services, health professions, human services, and STEM, with specialized workforce credentialing in Paramedic, EMT, CNA, CMA, Fire Science, automotive technology, and welding.

Product overview

Cowley College is a public two-year community college offering a comprehensive educational platform with three primary delivery modes: traditional on-campus programs at five locations (Arkansas City main campus, Mulvane Academic/Technical Centers, Sumner Campus in Wellington, Wichita Center, and Winfield Allied Health Center), fully online learning via Blackboard LMS, and dual enrollment for high school students. The institution provides over 600 accredited courses across six academic divisions (Agriculture/Manufacturing/Industry, Business/Accounting, Communications/Arts/Humanities, Emergency/Law/Health, Human Services/Education, and STEM), with 88 associate degree pathways and 35 certificates. Supporting services include student housing (dorms at main campus and Sumner Campus), dining (Tiger Deli), fitness (Wellness Center), cosmetology salon, performing arts (Brown Center with 800-seat theatre), Tiger Athletics (16 teams), comprehensive library services, academic support (Tiger Learning Center tutoring), veteran services, and international student support. The college also operates the CowleyGo mobile app for student access to email, registration, and emergency alerts. Workforce-focused programs include accredited Paramedic training, EMT, CNA/CMA, automotive technology, welding technology, and fire science certifications at specialized campus facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Campus Education Programs Traditional face-to-face academic programs delivered at five campus locations in Arkansas City, Mulvane, Wellington, Wichita, and Winfield. Offers associate degrees and certificates across six academic divisions.
• Online Learning Flexible online course options enabling students to complete programs fully online. Utilizes Blackboard LMS for course delivery, content, and student engagement.
• Dual Credit Enrollment College credit program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to earn college credits while still in high school. Available at high schools, online, or on campus with $75/credit hour for Kansas students and free tuition for Kansas CTE courses.
• Paramedic Program Nationally accredited Paramedic program at Sumner Campus with state-of-the-art EMS simulation laboratory. Accredited by CAAHEP upon CoAEMSP recommendation.
• Allied Health Programs Healthcare education programs at Winfield Allied Health Center including Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Fire Science training.
• Automotive Technology Program Automotive technology training at Mulvane Technical Education Center combining classroom instruction with hands-on learning using latest diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Welding Technology Program Workforce-aligned welding laboratory at Mulvane Technical Education Center and Sumner Campus Technology and Innovation Center offering technical certificates and associate degrees.
• Workforce Education Job-ready workforce training and career/technical education programs including automotive technology, welding technology, EMT/Paramedic, nursing assistant, and medical assistant certifications.
• Veteran Services Comprehensive support for veterans and military personnel including VA benefits certification (Chapters 30, 31, 33, 1606, 1607), military course credit articulation, and dedicated VA & Military Representative.
• International Student Services Support services for international F-1 students including I-20 issuance, SEVIS compliance, English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT/ACT), and international student advising.
• Community Education Lifelong learning opportunities including Golden Tigers senior program, motorcycle safety training, ESL instruction, and adult basic education to support learners at every stage.
• Student Housing On-campus dormitories at Arkansas City and Sumner Campus locations including Storbeck Dormitory, Kimmell Dorm, Docking Dorm, Central Avenue Dorm, The Lodge, and newly built Sumner Campus housing with amenities.
• Student Salon (Cosmetology) Full-service beauty salon operated by Cosmetology program students offering haircuts, texturizing, color, highlights, braiding, facials, manicures, and spa pedicures. Open to students, employees, and community.
• Wellness Center Fitness facility featuring aerobic circuits, cardiovascular machines, weight machines, free weights, and locker rooms. Open to students, employees, and public with membership options or course enrollment.
• CowleyGo Mobile App Mobile application providing access to Cowley Email, Cowley Connect, Blackboard, and emergency alert notifications. Available for Apple iOS and Google Android.
• Academic Support Services Tiger Learning Center (TLC) tutoring services, academic advising, accessibility services, and career support to help students achieve academic success.
• Tiger Athletics 16 athletics teams competing in various sports including basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and soccer. Home of the Cowley Tigers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 accredited courses and 88 degree pathways available
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Angels in the Attic and Arkansas City Kiwanis ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Cowley College partnered with Angels in the Attic and the Arkansas City Kiwanis Club for the second year on the 10th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, a community-wide effort to help local students start the school year with necessary school supplies.
• 184th Wing, Kansas Air National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Statewide partnership between the 184th Wing and Kansas Community Colleges (signed February 11, 2026) to strengthen Kansas workforce pipeline in cybersecurity and other mission-critical fields. Led by Kansas Association of Community Colleges (KACC).
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)coreOthersThe Cowley College Paramedic Program is accredited by CAAHEP upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Contact: 727-210-2350, caahep.org
• Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)coreOthersCoAEMSP provides accreditation recommendation for Cowley's nationally accredited Paramedic Program. Contact: 214-703-8445, coaemsp.org
• Winfield Healthcare FacilitiescoreOthersPartnership with 16 residential care facilities and 26 ambulatory health care services in Winfield providing clinical opportunities for students in nursing and allied health programs
• Kansas Board of RegentscoreOthersCowley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents. Transfer agreements exist with universities throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, and beyond.
• University Transfer PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer agreements with universities, online colleges, and technical schools in Kansas, Oklahoma, and beyond enabling seamless student transfer to four-year institutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hutchinson Community College: Public two-year college in south-central Kansas offering transfer, allied-health and technical programs, overlapping directly with Cowley's markets and program mix.
• Butler Community College: Large public community college in south-central Kansas (El Dorado) with a Wichita-area presence, directly competing for the same regional transfer and CTE students as Cowley.
• Coffeyville Community College: Rural southeast Kansas community college with associate degrees, athletics, and workforce programs, closely comparable in scale and model to Cowley.
• Independence Community College: Small rural Kansas community college offering transfer and career/technical pathways, a near-identical peer in size and mission.
• Pratt Community College: Rural south-central Kansas two-year college with transfer and workforce programs, directly comparable to Cowley's regional footprint.
• Garden City Community College: Public Kansas community college serving a rural region with associate degrees, athletics and CTE, matching Cowley's model and student base.
• Barton Community College: Kansas community college with strong workforce, military and online programs, comparable to Cowley's diversified segment strategy.

Regional players

• Seward County Community College: Southwest Kansas community college with allied-health and technical programs; similar offering but serves a different corner of the state.
• Dodge City Community College: Western Kansas two-year college offering transfer and CTE programs, similar in model but in a distinct territory from Cowley.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson County Community College: One of the largest community colleges in Kansas serving the Kansas City metro; overlapping mission and transfer/CTE offerings but much larger scale and different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cowleycollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cowleycollegeTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/182191848458444
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cowley-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/cowleycollege

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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