Colby Community College

Colby Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Colby, Kansas. Colby Community College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 1,451 undergrads and no graduate students. Colby Community College offers housing for up to 424 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 60% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Colby Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Colby Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Colby Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Colby Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Colby Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Colby Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Colby Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Colby Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	3.0
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	0%
In-State Tuition	$2,483
Out-of-State	$4,020
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Colby Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Colby Community College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Colby Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Colby Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Colby Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2013, the total market value of the school endowment was $3.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Colby Community College spends about $3,780 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Colby Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Colby Community College. Based on this information, how does Colby Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Colby Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Colby Community College Located?

Colby Community College is located in the small town setting of Colby, Kansas.

If you want to see Colby Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Colby, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Denver International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Colby Community College and Colby are like without leaving home.

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