Colorado Northwestern Community College Tuition &
Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public community college in Rangely, Colorado, enrolling about 504 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,131 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,594. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,594
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,131 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 504 71.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,561
- Room & Board: $9,500 annual estimate
Colorado Northwestern Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado Northwestern Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado Northwestern Community College?
Colorado Northwestern Community College is located in Rangely, CO (ZIP 81648-3598).
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College public or private?
Colorado Northwestern Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Colorado Northwestern Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,594 in-state, $7,304 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,131.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,832 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,246 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,418 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,436 |
| $110,001+ | $18,579 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,376.
How big is Colorado Northwestern Community College?
Total enrollment: 504 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,561 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Northwestern Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.54%.
What do graduates of Colorado Northwestern Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,760 six years after entry; $43,526 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
14.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado Northwestern Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (43 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (27 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (26 completions)
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services (25 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (23 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (21 completions)
- General Studies (13 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (12 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (12 completions)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.54%; median earnings $43,526 at 10 years; net price $12,131. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,594
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Northwestern Community College was $4,594.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,131
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado Northwestern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,131.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,524 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,131 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,376 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,216 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,554 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,216 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado Northwestern Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado Northwestern Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,224 | $5,592 | $10,816 |
| 2014 | $3,718 | $5,917 | $10,603 |
| 2015 | $3,554 | $5,805 | $11,901 |
| 2016 | $3,736 | $6,076 | $12,405 |
| 2017 | $3,943 | $6,257 | $11,490 |
| 2018 | $4,018 | $6,401 | $13,502 |
| 2019 | $4,018 | $6,401 | $14,178 |
| 2020 | $4,140 | $6,596 | $11,638 |
| 2021 | $4,140 | $6,596 | $11,530 |
| 2022 | $4,236 | $6,740 | $10,991 |
| 2023 | $4,454 | $7,084 | $12,316 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Colorado Northwestern Community College reported total enrollment of about 504 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (22.4%), and Two or More Races (6.3%). About 14.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2024 is 504 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,561 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.83% 100% Completion Time
33.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.83% of students graduating from Colorado Northwestern Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$43,526 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
797.00% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43 completions
2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 27 completions
3. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 26 completions
4. Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services: 25 completions
5. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 23 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21 completions
7. General Studies: 13 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 12 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado Northwestern Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,905
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,887
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public institution located in Rangely, CO, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 504 students. Student body composition includes White (65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (22.4%), Two or More Races (6.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.54%. Approximately 14.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Rangely, CO 81648-3598
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.54% graduation rate at Colorado Northwestern Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado Northwestern Community College located?
Colorado Northwestern Community College is located in Rangely, CO.
How much does Colorado Northwestern Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,594 and average net price is $12,131 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado Northwestern Community College?
Colorado Northwestern Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,561 students, White (65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (22.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado Northwestern Community College?
About 45.9% of students at Colorado Northwestern Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colorado Northwestern Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,760 six years after entry and $43,526 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Northwestern Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado Northwestern Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College public or private?
Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public institution located in Rangely, CO.
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College an HBCU?
No. Colorado Northwestern Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College a tribal college?
No. Colorado Northwestern Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Colorado Northwestern Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.4%).
Is Colorado Northwestern Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Colorado Northwestern Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
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.