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Colorado Northwestern Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 324
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Rangely, Colorado, CNCC 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 Colorado Northwestern 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.

Colorado Northwestern 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 14-to-1, CNCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at CNCC is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at CNCC is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CNCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,140

Cost of attendance at Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,596

Cost of attendance at Colorado Northwestern 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.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Colorado Northwestern Community College received on average $6,753 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.

$6,753
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 37% $4,981 $224,147
Other Federal Grant 58 48% $4,675 $271,147
State Grant/Scholarships 52 43% $4,200 $218,381
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 65 54% $3,378 $219,557
Total Grant & Scholarships 105 87% $6,753 $709,085

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado Northwestern 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 Colorado Northwestern Community College students is 33.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.7%.

33.5%

  • white 38.7% 36 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 26.3% 10 students
  • International Students 33.3% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado Northwestern Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado Northwestern 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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training