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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 1,317 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • In-state tuition: $121
  • Out-state tuition: $175
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Colby Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
170 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Colby Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Colby Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,317 students
1,453 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Colby Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
576 students
564 students
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# Part-Time Students
741 students
889 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Colby Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Colby Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Kansas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
102 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
576 students
556 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Colby Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
741 students
886 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
276 students
342 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Colby Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colby Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
4%
14%
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% White
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colby Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
73%
60%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Colby Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Colby Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colby Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Colby Community College and the community college average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5095%
0.4276%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Colby Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$34,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Colby Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Kansas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $121 is less than the state average of $3,402. 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 $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$121
$3,402
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Colby Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$175
$4,296
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Colby Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Per credit hour rates. Additional rates available for regional states.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Colby Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$8,892
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Colby Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Colby Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
Source: 2023 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colby Community College cost?
Colby Community College's tuition is approximately $121 for In-State students and $175 for Out-State students.
What sports does Colby Community College offer?
Colby Community College offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • In-state tuition: $121
  • Out-state tuition: $175
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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