Kansas community college serving Southeast Kansas with transfer and technical programs since 1923.
Labette Community College offers 25 academic programs and 6 technical certificates across transfer degrees, professional/technical degrees, and continuing education. Programs span accounting, nursing, business administration, health sciences (diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, respiratory care), welding technology, graphic design, criminal justice, and pre-pharmacy. The college provides online and hybrid courses alongside on-ground instruction at multiple locations, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
LCC is an open enrollment institution accepting students who complete high school or obtain a GED equivalent. The free admissions application and flexible enrollment procedures support diverse student backgrounds. The college offers robust student life including men's and women's athletics (basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, wrestling), student organizations, and on-campus housing at Cardinal Villas. Athletics compete in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.
The main campus is located at 200 South 14th Street in Parsons, Kansas, with satellite centers in Cherokee, Oswego, and Pittsburg serving Southeast Kansas and the four-state region. Facilities include a library at 1230 Main Street, Cardinal Cafe, Bird's Nest Bookstore, student union, athletic center, and modern on-campus housing. The Cherokee Center features seven classrooms, student commons with computers, and faculty offices on a 10-acre site.
Tuition and fees are significantly lower than four-year universities. Most first-time, full-time students qualify for financial aid. The college provides comprehensive student services including academic advising, tutoring, student success center, accommodation services, and TRIO/Talent Search programs to support student success.