Quick Facts

Founding & Points of Pride

Founded in 1949 by the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica (Sister Jerome Keeler) and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas (Bishop George Donnelly)
Designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution
One of the top 100 most affordable colleges west of the Mississippi
Among 39 schools included in the 2015 National Catholic Register's Catholic Identity College Guide.

Affiliation/Accreditation

Roman Catholic
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
One of 10 Catholic diocesan-sponsored colleges in the US
Donnelly College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of NCA 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411; (312) 263-0456; (800) 621-7440; FAX: (312) 263-7462

Student Body

More than 500 students served annually
81% are first-generation college students
41% Hispanic, 29% Black, 16% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Other, 3% Asian
33 countries represented
61% female, 39% male
31 total Kansas City metro high schools represented by Donnelly's student body
43% Catholic, 57% Non-Catholic

Location

As part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Donnelly is located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas

Cost

$290 per credit hour for bachelor's and associate degree, and transfer credits (view all costs)

Financial Aid

66% of Donnelly's students receive Pell Grant assistance totaling nearly $800,000
68% of Donnelly's students receive scholarships or institutionally-based aid totaling nearly $700,000

Academics

Average class size: 12 students
Program Enrollment: 46% Associate Degree, 17% Gateway to College, 13% Success First / Preparatory Education, 12% Correctional Facilities Program, 7% Nursing, 5% Bachelor's Degree

*All numbers from the 2015-16 academic year unless otherwise noted