Independence, KS · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Community College (in-state) | $4,560 | — |
| KS average | $14,865 | -69% |
| National average | $18,082 | -75% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,560 | $18,240 |
| Out-of-state | $4,950 | $19,800 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Independence Community College ranks 19 by in-state tuition among the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 9% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Independence Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Dodge City Community College | $4,650 |
| Cowley County Community College | $4,800 |
| Allen County Community College | $4,260 |
| Pratt Community College | $4,256 |
In-state tuition at Independence Community College is $4,560 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,950.
Independence Community College in-state tuition is 69% below the KS average of $14,865.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Independence Community College is 75% below that.
$4,560 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Independence Community College comes to about $18,240 for an in-state student and $19,800 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Independence Community College ranks 19 out of the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.