Colby Community College

1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701

Tel: (785)462-3984

Colby Community College provides effective tools to advance learning opportunities that fulfill the educational goals of all students, while supporting lifelong learning experiences that meet the needs of the communities it serves.

School Highlights

Colby Community College serves 1,508 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Colby Community College is the only community colleges within Thomas County, KS.
The nearest community college to Colby Community College is Northwest Kansas Technical College (34.6 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Colby Community College	(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	69 staff	62 staff

The student population of Colby Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Colby Community College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,508 students	1,551 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	682 students	653 students

# Part-Time Students	826 students	898 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	315	300

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%

% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	6%	9%

% Black	2%	8%

% White	88%	72%

% Non Resident races	3%	2%


Diversity Score	0.22	0.46

College Completion Rate	35%	36%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,000	$34,000

The public in-state tuition of $121 is less than the state average of $3,503. The in-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $175 is less than the state average of $4,523. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$121	$3,503

Out-State Tuition Fees	$175	$4,523

Tuition Notes	Per credit hour rates. Additional rates available for regional states.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	91%	90%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,454

Total Sports Offered	11 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.	4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.	Club or Organization: Art Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau Arts and Music Programs: Band, Vocal Music

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of the 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 1,900 students annually. In addition to an 80-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.
A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance, including the highest retention rate and the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges in 2018 and 2019.

Profile last updated: 01/08/2020

The nearest community college to Colby Community College is Northwest Kansas Technical College (34.6 miles away).