Colby Community College
Colby Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Colby, KS. Colby Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Colby Community College is $4,290 for Kansas residents and $5,830 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.64% from last year at Colby CC.
- Total 1,409 students have enrolled in Colby CC and, of that, 344 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Colby CC offers 41 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Colby CC is 55% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Colby Community College is $4,290 for Kansas residents and $5,830 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.64% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Kansas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,934 | $5,474 |
| 2022 | $4,013 | $5,553 |
| 2023 | $4,114 | $5,654 |
| 2024 | $4,196 | $5,736 |
| 2025 | $4,290 | $5,830 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Colby Community College offers 42 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Colby Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 14 | 2 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 6 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 15 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 13 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 10 |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 169 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 29 |
| Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 14 |
Student Population
Total 1,409 students have enrolled to Colby Community College. By gender, there are 465 male and 944 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.49 to 1.
Colby Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 344 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 61 | 42 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 18 | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 1,118 | 323 | 795 |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 22 | 38 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Total | 1,409 | 465 | 944 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Colby Community College is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 3%. The average financial aid amount is $5,877 and 51% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,877 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 38 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 99 |