Colby Community College
- 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 1,410 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,410 students
- In-state tuition: $121
- Out-state tuition: $175
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 12% over five years.
Colby Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
119 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Colby Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Colby Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,410 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
633 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
777 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
315 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
73%
62%
% Two or more races
9%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.58
College Completion Rate
44%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $121 is less than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $175 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$121
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$175
$4,443
Tuition Notes
Per credit hour rates. Additional rates available for regional states.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Vocal Music
Art Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Vocal Music
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Colby Community College is Northwest Kansas Technical College (34.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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