Coffeyville Community College continues to show positive long-term enrollment growth, according to Fall 2026 census data released by the Kansas Board of Regents.
CCC reported a 1.9% decrease in headcount compared with Fall 2025, following an 11.4% increase the previous year. The College's 2026 change mirrors the overall trend among Kansas community colleges, which collectively experienced a 1.9% decline in headcount this fall.
Despite the decrease from fall 25 to fall 26, CCC's longer-term enrollment trend remains strong. Over the past five years, the College has experienced a 14.3% increase in headcount and a 4.9% increase in FTE and credit hours. Kansas resident enrollment has also grown significantly, increasing 26.2% from Fall 2020 to Fall 2025. CCC also experienced growth in concurrent enrollment, international enrollment and technical education programs this fall. Growth in concurrent enrollment and technical education programs comes despite changes to the state's concurrent enrollment and Excel in CTE programs that took effect for the 2026–27 academic year and narrowed eligibility for state-funded career and technical education courses for high school students.
“We are committed to working toward our goal of increasing enrollment to reach pre-pandemic levels with a renewed focus to serve Kansas resident students. We continue to address area workforce needs by adding and expanding high-demand, high-wage programming and working closely with our area business and industry partners,” said Dr. Marlon Thornburg, President at Coffeyville Community College. The College's five-year growth is particularly notable amid demographic shifts that have increased competition for traditional college-age students across Kansas and the nation.
CCC continues to expand opportunities for students through concurrent education, technical programs and new and revitalized academic offerings, including the return of its agriculture program. The College also continues to evaluate workforce needs as it considers future programs and initiatives. While the Fall Census provides an official enrollment snapshot, enrollment activity continues throughout the year as students enter late-starting courses and programs.