President’s Welcome

Welcome to Pratt Community College!

Pratt Community College (PCC) has a long history of providing the people of south-central Kansas, and beyond, with access to quality higher education. Since it was established in 1938 as Pratt Junior College to the present day, PCC has grown into a community college that enrolls nearly 3,000 students annually.

Regardless of your goals for college, Pratt Community College can fill the need. From earning an associate degree, certificate, or transferring to a four-year college or university, we can provide the solid foundation you need to launch your future. With a focus on providing a student-centered education focused on your success, we know that you will discover why at Pratt Community College you will learn from the best and experience the difference with our people, programs, and service.

Over the past decade, PCC has been recognized nationally by a variety of different higher education focused organizations. These include being designated one of two “Opportunity Colleges” in Kansas by the Carnegie Classification and American Council on Education; #3 in the nation by WalletHub for return on investment and on multiple occasions the prestigious Aspen Institute for community college excellence. In addition, PCC graduates have historically earned the highest average starting salaries in the state of Kansas. This includes the average salary for university graduates with a bachelor’s degree; all while costing only 1/3 of university tuition and spending 2-3 less years’ time.

Thank you for your interest in Pratt Community College and Go Beavers!

Dr. Michael Calvert
President, Pratt Community College