Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Colorado Northwestern is one college in two Colorado communities. Depending on what you want to study, CNCC has the perfect surroundings and facilities to meet your needs. Founded in 1962 as "Rangely College," CNCC now serves nearly 1,000 students on two campuses, two service centers and online. Our two main campuses in Craig and Rangely are 90 miles apart in the mountains and canyons of Northwestern Colorado, with two service centers located in Meeker and Oak Creek. Outdoor Adventures We serve a diverse student population, ranging from traditional college students right out of high school, to a diverse population of adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or perhaps pursue a second one. The programs we offer are as diverse as our students. We offer world-class Arts & Science Degree programs that feature guaranteed transfer to Colorado four-year institutions. We also offer a rich array of Career and Technical programs designed to give students the training they need to get to work now. The Gates of Lodore, a canyon on the Green River, in northwestern Colorado. Perhaps one the the most attractive things about CNCC is that we are centered in one of the richest recreational and scenic areas in Colorado. It`s Colorado like you`ve never seen it before, with deep, high mountain canyons; impossibly wide vistas; wild, untamed rivers; and solitude that inspires.
School Highlights
- Colorado Northwestern Community College serves 1,550 students (49% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
- Colorado Northwestern Community College is the only community colleges within Rio Blanco County, CO.
- The nearest community college to Colorado Northwestern Community College is Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (64.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Colorado Northwestern Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | (CO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 66 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,550 students | 1,643 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 765 students | 742 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 600 students | 901 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% |
| % Black | 2% | 5% |
| % White | 76% | 64% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 30% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,400 | $33,100 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is a publicly supported two-year institution that was established in 1960. The main campus at Rangely, was opened in 1962 as Rangely College to a freshman class composed of 82 students. Originally, the College was a branch of Mesa College in Grand Junction, Colorado, but the two were separated in 1970. In July of 1974, Rangely College officially became Colorado Northwestern Community College. Colorado Northwestern Community College has been your education partner since 1962. With campuses in Rangely and Craig, community education centers in Meeker and South Routt County, as well as increasing opportunities for distance and technology-assisted learning, Colorado Northwestern Community College continues to be your best educational choice for affordable, high-quality learning options. CNCC has many clubs and activities for our students including outdoor recreational activities from whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, rock climbing and expedition camping to our on-campus challenge course and climbing gym. In addition, you will find a variety of collegiate athletics. We have outstanding occupational and transfer programs, excellent faculty with a personalized touch, and many outdoor recreational opportunities offered in a open-door atmosphere, with affordable prices, and at five different locations in Northwestern Colorado. Colorado Northwestern Community College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Colorado Northwestern Community College is Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (64.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,000 students | 64.80 Mi1100 E Lagoon St 124-5
Roosevelt, UT 84066
(435)722-6900 64.801,000 - 842 students | 68.00 Mi772 Horizon Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970)245-8101 68.00842 - 9,247 students | 86.00 Mi802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
86.009,247 - 3,472 students | 107.20 Mi2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)382-1600 107.203,472 - n/a students | 111.90 Mi451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
111.90n/a
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