Colby Community College

1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
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  • 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 ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty69 staff62 staff
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Student Body

  • 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 Enrollment1,508 students1,551 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio22:127:1
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# Full-Time Students682 students653 students
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# Part-Time Students826 students898 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		315300
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
9%
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% Black
2%
8%
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% White
88%
72%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.220.46
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College Completion Rate
35%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,000$34,000
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Finances and Admission

  • 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$175$4,523
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Tuition NotesPer credit hour rates. Additional rates available for regional states.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,454
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Sports

Total Sports Offered11 sports
SportsBaseball, 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

Extracurriculars

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

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!

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Quick Stats (2019-20)
  • Students: 1,508 students
  • In-state tuition: $121
  • Out-state tuition: $175
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
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