Early College Academy

The Early College Academy concept introduces the college learning experience to high school juniors and seniors. Propel your career forward and take college credit in high school while immersing yourself in the college experience!

Imagine while most people are just graduating high school, you could be graduating with an associate degree at the same time.

Browse our pathways by location below and let us know if you have any questions.

Application will open January 6th and the priority application deadline is March 27th.

You can't pass this by!  Here's why.

• Last year 85 Early College Academy graduates earned their associate degree or industry credentials from Butler and their high school diplomas during the same weekend.
• Academy graduates earned more than $1.8 million in scholarship offerings and have a high acceptance rate to the 4-year colleges they have applied to, which include UCLA, Kings College London, Harvard, KU, K-State, Wichita State, Newman, Washburn, and many others. 
• The total cost of our Early College Academy ranges from $2,000 - $8,500.

Connect with us!  See for yourself the fun we have.

• Step 1: Apply to Early College Academy
• Step 2: Apply to Butler Community College
• Step 3: Interview with Director (Interview will be scheduled once your application is fully processed)
• Step 4: Enroll in classes (Testing requirements will be discussed in your interview)

You may also want to review the High School Student Enrollment Checklist.