Founded in 1935, Dodge City Community College (DC3, DCCC) is located on the Central High Plains in Ford County, southwest Kansas and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. \r\n\r\nDC3's campus design was recognized with an award by the American Institute of Architects and encompasses 145 acres, 20 buildings, a fishing lake, a 1.25-mile fitness trail, basketball, tennis and racquetball courts, and a rodeo arena. The Conqs (Conquistador's Mascot) embodies Coronado's early travels in southwestern Kansas, and the conquering spirit of the College's athletic teams and are members of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.\r\n\r\nThe College's first priority has always been to provide quality educational services for its students. From the beginning, DC3 has offered transfer courses in traditional academic areas and a wide variety of occupational and technical programs to meet the expanding educational needs of its students.\r\n\r\nFind out more at http://www.DC3.edu.