Colby Community College

1255 S Range, Colby, KS, 67701
Tel: (785)462-3984
Public | 1,520 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Colby Community College serves 1,520 students (47% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Colby Community College is the only community colleges within Thomas County, KS.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Colby Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 83 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,520 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:18 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 720 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 800 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,958 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,488 $8,679
 
Tuition $52/ch

School Notes:

  • In addition to the main 80-acre campus in Colby, the college operates a 60-acre agricultural center east of the city. Students in agriculture-related programs utilize the college farm as a hands-on laboratory and training facility.
  • A pioneer in outreach education, CCC accommodates hundreds of off-campus students by offering classes at 27 locations in the 14-county service area.
  • Colby Community College offers a myriad of choices when it comes to selecting a program of study. There are over 60 academic and vocational programs to choose from in many of today's high-demand career fields. Academic programs focus on fulfilling general education requirements to prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the job market. Vocational programs feature two years of intensive training preparing students for employment immediately upon graduation.
  • Colby Community College is a member of the prestigious, nationally-known Jayhawk Conference. Varsity sports include basketball, wrestling, volleyball, track, cross country, softball, baseball and rodeo. In addition, CCC has an enthusiastic cheerleading squad and Troianns Dance Team. Students at CCC enjoy a variety of activities including intramural sports and a variety of clubs and organizations. The college also offers a fitness center and indoor swimming pool for both student and public use.
  • Colby Community College is coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
  • We have several new majors including Massage Therapy, Feedlot Certification, and Alternative Energy. We will be adding more new majors soon-call Admissions for that Information!
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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