Colby Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	276
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Colby, Kansas, Colby Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Colby Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Colby Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Colby Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 65% at Colby Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,013

Cost of attendance at Colby Community College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,553

Cost of attendance at Colby Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Colby Community College received on average $5,512 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,512

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	41%	$4,818	$433,653
Other Federal Grant	108	49%	$5,026	$542,828
State Grant/Scholarships	1	0%	$966	$966
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	167	76%	$3,048	$508,941
Total Grant & Scholarships	191	87%	$5,512	$1,052,735

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colby Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colby Community College students is 51.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.8%.

51.0%

African American 58.3% 7 students
white 55.2% 69 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 35.7% 5 students
International Students 63.6% 14 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 9 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Colby Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colby Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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