Independence Community College

Independence Community College is a public two-year institution located in Independence, Kansas, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 1,035 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35 out of 100. Its completion rate is 34% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023).

The college's vocational program offerings include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, available at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. These programs prepare students for licensure and careers in the cosmetology industry.

Situated in the rural southeastern Kansas community of Independence, the college provides accessible cosmetology training to students in the surrounding region, serving as a local educational resource for those seeking professional credentials in the beauty and personal care sector.