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Pittsburgh, Pa. – Niche, the country’s leading online platform connecting students with colleges, named Neosho County Community College (NCCC) the No. 3 Best Community College in Kansas as part of its 2025 Best Colleges in America rankings. With a thorough analysis of academics, athletics, food and campus life, Niche’s rankings provide students and their families with valuable insights into the student experience at nearly 4,000 colleges nationwide.
“NCCC is proud to be recognized by Niche as one of the top community colleges in Kansas,” said Dr. Brian Inbody, NCCC President. “Our wonderful faculty and staff work hard to provide the best learning experience possible for our students, and awards like this show that it’s working. Our students are achieving so much, and I am grateful that Niche recognizes that achievement with this ranking!”
NCCC received an overall grade of B+, the highest grade awarded to a community college in Kansas. NCCC was also named the No. 2 Best Online College in Kansas, and the No. 20 Best Online College in America. Out of over 750 schools, NCCC was named the No. 84 Best Community College in America.
The No. 3 ranking awarded to NCCC was the highest among community colleges in Southeast Kansas, behind only Kansas City Kansas Community College and Pratt Community College in the state.
Niche’s annual college rankings combine data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education with user input such as reviews, ratings, and survey responses from current students and alumni. Alongside comprehensive profiles on every college in America, Niche’s rankings aim to accurately reflect what makes each college unique to inform and empower students throughout the college search process.
“We’re committed to helping support students in finding the school that fits their individual needs and understanding how impactful their college decision is on their future,” said Luke Skurman, CEO of Niche. “Using top-of-class data analysis combined with real student experiences, we believe our rankings provide a real framework for what a student can expect when they step onto campus.”
Niche’s rankings include categories for top universities, best liberal arts colleges, best value colleges, and many more. For the full list of 2025 Best Colleges rankings, visit niche.com/colleges/rankings.
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