Tuition costs are low and on-campus housing is available. Student assessment, testing and tutoring are provided at no additional cost. Each April since 1982, the college has hosted the nationally prominent William Inge Theatre Festival and Conference . Over a three day period, students, area citizens and nationally known playwrights, actors, directors and theatre personalities celebrate the works of Inge and other famous playwrights. Among the most beautiful communities of its size in Kansas, Independence is located in the southeast corner of the state in Montgomery County, the population of which exceeds 40,000.
Independence is within easy driving distance of three states and five major cities.
For those who enjoy the metropolitan opportunities such as professional sports, art galleries, and stage productions, Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City, Joplin and Tulsa are easily accessible. A community of 11,000 people, Independence has much to offer. There are several parks and recreational lakes near the city, including Riverside Park and Zoo, Elk City Reservoir and Big Hill Reservoir. Each fall, Independence hosts Kansas' largest outdoor celebration, Neewollah. Neewollah is a week-long celebration that occurs on Halloween, and includes carnivals, street acts, and performances by nationally prominent figures in the entertainment industry.