Kansas Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
8 colleges · 344 sections · 72 unique courses · Fall 2026
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Kansas community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 8 Kansas Board of Regents institutions offer 344 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | 86 | 13 | 86 |
| Highland Community College | 61 | 9 | 11 |
| Cowley County Community College | 47 | 12 | 18 |
| Fort Hays Tech | Northwest | 38 | 10 | 21 |
| Dodge City Community College | 34 | 10 | 5 |
| Allen County Community College | 33 | 8 | 25 |
| Neosho County Community College | 25 | 8 | 5 |
| Independence Community College | 20 | 7 | 3 |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Kansas this term (344 sections total).
Delivery format
- online174 (51%)
- in person170 (49%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)116
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)67
- Evening (5 PM and after)15
- Asynchronous / TBA146
Start dates
Sections begin on 10 distinct dates. 10 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 108 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MAT 104College Algebra(36 sections)
- MATH 0106College Algebra (c)(27 sections)
- MAT 105College Algebra(14 sections)
- MATH 106College Algebra(14 sections)
- MATH 110Trigonometry(14 sections)
- MATH 0115Statistics(14 sections)
- MATH 0106CCollege Algebra Coreq Support(13 sections)
- MTH 4420College Algebra(12 sections)
- MAT 1023COLL ALGEBRA(10 sections)
- MATH 113College Algebra(10 sections)
- MATH 102Technical Math(10 sections)
- MAT 106Plane Trigonometry(8 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to Kansas four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many Kansas colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any Kansas Board of Regents college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Kansas four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- Kansas community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Kansas’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Kansas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.