Colby Community College
Colby Community College is a public institution located in Colby, KS, offering 21 distinct degree programs across various fields of study. Colby Community College provides students with educational opportunities designed to prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,046
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,021 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 837 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.27%
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,046
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colby Community College was $4,046.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,021
2024 Value
In 2024 Colby Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,021.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,084 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,021 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,184 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,944 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Colby Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colby Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colby Community College in 2024 is 837 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.73% 100% Completion Time
57.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.73% of students graduating from Colby Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colby Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,908 Median Student Debt
$41,889 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1205.60% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colby Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 171 completions
CIP 01.8202: 59 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 56 completions
CIP 15.1703: 49 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 28 completions
CIP 49.0209: 26 completions
Medical Assistant: 26 completions
CIP 01.8301: 24 completions
CIP 15.0305: 24 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 558 completions
Most popular programs at Colby Community College.
Employment Outcomes
$38,878 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$38,582 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$41,889 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Colby Community College graduates.
About
Colby Community College is a public institution located in Colby, KS, offering 21 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 837 students. The institution maintains a 57.27% graduation rate. Approximately 22.90% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Colby, KS 67701
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Colby Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.