Dr. Judy Korb, Interim Johnson County Community College President | Johnson County Community College
Dr. Judy Korb, Interim Johnson County Community College President | Johnson County Community College
Of the 10 institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Cleveland University-Kansas City and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
At least 1,118 people applied to Johnson County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 19,805 students enrolled in the universities, including 18,739 in undergraduate and 1,066 in graduate programs. In total 6.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (62.4%) and Hispanic (12.3%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Johnson County Community College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 16,497 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Johnson County, including Saint Paul School of Theology and Rasmussen University - Overland Park.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | 15 | 13 | 614 |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | -- | -- | -- |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park | -- | -- | 228 |
| Rasmussen University - Overland Park | -- | -- | -- |
| Johnson County Community College | -- | -- | 16,497 |
| Z Hair Academy | -- | -- | 214 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 1,103 | 739 | 1,508 |
| Mitsu Sato Hair Academy | -- | -- | 88 |
| Kansas Christian College | -- | -- | 188 |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | -- | -- | 468 |
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