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Kansas Christian College

Overland Park, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of God

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Average price after aid $15,313 a year

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Kansas Christian College is a Bible college of the Church of God (Holiness) in Overland Park, Kansas, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Its student development page sets chapel as required for on-campus students, once a week, with weekly small groups; its 2026-27 catalog states that every course involves Biblical study and publishes a Statement of Faith.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “All KCC students, faculty, and staff are expected to be involved in ministry and service to the broader community.”

    Source: kansaschristian.edu

  • “The college also meets weekly in small groups where students have the opportunity to dive deeper into their faith”

    Source: kansaschristian.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

All on-campus students are required to attend chapel.

Source: kansaschristian.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets once each week, on Wednesdays.

Source: kansaschristian.edu
Where do I find community?

The college also meets weekly in small groups where students can dive deeper into their faith.

Source: kansaschristian.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Everyone at KCC is expected to be involved in ministry and service to the wider community.

Source: kansaschristian.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
28 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.10%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.45%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,673

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One campus chaplain is mentioned.)
  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (One all-student retreat a year, at the end of the Week of Welcome.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Weekly small groups for students.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Chapel once a week; the catalog says chapel is on Wednesdays.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Required for on-campus students, with up to six absences allowed each semester.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (The page mentions a campus chaplain without naming one; recorded as part-time 's rule for unnamed chaplains.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 1 course (One required theology course (Theology of Holiness) from the catalog's ethos list. Any further required Bible or theology courses are not counted.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Leadership & Ministry major, with a Biblical Studies emphasis.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel once a week; the catalog says chapel is on Wednesdays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Development | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/student-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College chapel meets once each week during which time the campus chaplain and special guest speakers”
      College chapel meets once a week and a campus chaplain takes part.
    2. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Wednesdays, students will attend chapel.”
      Chapel is held on Wednesdays in the 2026-27 catalog.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Required for on-campus students, with up to six absences allowed each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/student-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All on-campus students are required to attend chapel. Off-campus students taking 12 hours or more of daytime (8:30-2:30) classes, or who have a class the period before or period after chapel are required to attend chapel. Up to six chapels may be missed for any reason each semester.”
      All on-campus students must attend chapel, with up to six absences allowed each semester.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (The page mentions a campus chaplain without naming one; recorded as part-time 's rule for unnamed chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/student-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College chapel meets once each week during which time the campus chaplain and special guest speakers”
      College chapel meets once a week and a campus chaplain takes part.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

73 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students1 course (One required theology course (Theology of Holiness) from the catalog's ethos list. Any further required Bible or theology courses are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KCC 2026-2027 Catalogkansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “These are courses that must be completed at KCC and cannot be transferred into the program.”
      The catalog names two ethos courses that every graduate must complete at KCC.
      “Theology of Holiness The basics of the doctrine of entire sanctification as taught by the Wesleyan theologians.”
      THE 3340 Theology of Holiness is a catalog course described as the doctrine of entire sanctification.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every course involves Biblical study as part of the course content preparing students to”
      Every course is stated to involve Biblical study, to help students think Biblically about their field.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Leadership & Ministry major, with a Biblical Studies emphasis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY”
      A bachelor's degree in Leadership & Ministry is offered, with Biblical Studies and other emphases.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “STATEMENT OF FAITH Section 1. GOD - We believe there is one God”
      The college publishes a Statement of Faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One campus chaplain is mentioned.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/student-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College chapel meets once each week during which time the campus chaplain and special guest speakers”
      College chapel meets once a week and a campus chaplain takes part.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One all-student retreat a year, at the end of the Week of Welcome.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KCC Week of Welcome ends with an all-student retreat.”
      An all-student retreat ends the Week of Welcome each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Weekly small groups for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/student-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The college also meets weekly in small groups where students have the opportunity to dive deeper into their faith”
      The college meets weekly in small groups for faith growth.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All KCC students, faculty, and staff are expected to be involved in ministry and service to the broader community.”
      Students, faculty and staff are expected to serve the wider community in ministry.

Strengths

  • Chapel is required for on-campus students and meets weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/student-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All on-campus students are required to attend chapel. Off-campus students taking 12 hours or more of daytime (8:30-2:30) classes, or who have a class the period before or period after chapel are required to attend chapel. Up to six chapels may be missed for any reason each semester.”
      All on-campus students must attend chapel, with up to six absences allowed each semester.
  • The catalog states that every course involves Biblical study.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every course involves Biblical study as part of the course content preparing students to”
      Every course is stated to involve Biblical study, to help students think Biblically about their field.
  • The college publishes a Statement of Faith and offers a Biblical Studies emphasis.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Kansas Christian Collegekansaschristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KCC-2026-2027-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “STATEMENT OF FAITH Section 1. GOD - We believe there is one God”
      The college publishes a Statement of Faith.
      “BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY”
      A bachelor's degree in Leadership & Ministry is offered, with Biblical Studies and other emphases.

Concerns

None recorded.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$13,652
$30,001–$48,000$16,799
$75,001–$110,000$17,586

Full cost of attendance before aid: $20,997 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
143
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 77% · Women 23%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
47%
Total students143
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,313
Cost of attendance (per year)$20,997
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
10%
First-year retention45%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,197 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants63%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business63%
Psychology21%
Parks, recreation and fitness17%

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates10%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older4%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,300
Students per faculty member10 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time50%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Dorm spaceFor about 62% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceKansas City International Airport (MCI)About 21 miles away
Town population200,306Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreKansas CityAbout 11 miles away
Typical weather29°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Olathe 3 E, KS, about 9 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape6.900.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary6.900.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Yes. Kansas Christian College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 155308
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/associate's college
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of God
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