- 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 1,409 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,409 students
- In-state tuition: $121
- Out-state tuition: $175
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Colby Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
47 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Colby Community College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Colby Community College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,409 students
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
573 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
836 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
290 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
573 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
836 students
892 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
276 students
361 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
74%
59%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$34,000
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$175
$4,296
Tuition Notes
Per credit hour rates. Additional rates available for regional states.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Source: 2025 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Colby Community College is Northwest Kansas Technical College (34.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1209 Harrison Ave
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
34.6 miles
Enrollment: 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-5259
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-5259
91.5 miles
Enrollment: 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $5,026 Out-state tuition: $9,446 Minority enrollment: 11%
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
98.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $2,720 Out-state tuition: $3,328 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Public
601 West State Farm Road
North Platte, NE 69101
(800) 658-4308
North Platte, NE 69101
(800) 658-4308
120.7 miles
Enrollment: 2,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,820 Out-state tuition: $3,540 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lamar Community College
Public
2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
123.2 miles
Enrollment: 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $3,357 Out-state tuition: $5,722 Minority enrollment: 53%
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