Colby Community College

Public certificate school in Colby, KS that costs an average of $10,629 a year after financial aid and graduates 55% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,629
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
55%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,492

PublicTown (remote)838 undergraduates

Cost of Colby Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,965
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,260
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$5,950
Housing and food (on campus)$8,068
Books and supplies$1,256
Average net price after aid$10,629

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,472
$30,001–48,000$13,165
$48,001–75,000$11,765
$75,001–110,000$16,225

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Colby Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate55%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,528
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,492
Rank in Kansas (earnings)12th of 32 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants26%
Students with federal loans16%

Majors and programs at Colby Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services20——
Agricultural Business and Management14——
Animal Sciences2——
Business Administration, Management and Operations4——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services2——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians40——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians132——
Engineering, Other———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations———
Ground Transportation26——
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants137—$9,500
Precision Metal Working27——
Special Education and Teaching43——
Veterinary Administrative Services147——
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians———

Associate's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians53$38,494$11,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities340$28,719$9,489
Accounting and Related Services1——
Agricultural Business and Management12——
Agricultural Production Operations12——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services14——
Business Administration, Management and Operations14——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Business/Commerce———
Computer and Information Sciences———
Criminal Justice and Corrections9——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions———
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians29——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Engineering, Other———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing47—$13,909

Similar colleges in Kansas

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville$8,624—$43,364
Neosho County Community CollegeChanute$9,067—$45,904
Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia$12,402—$44,383
Fort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott$4,580—$41,222
Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City$6,382—$47,052
Seward County Community CollegeLiberal$8,584—$44,985
Pratt Community CollegePratt$13,697—$54,513
Highland Community CollegeHighland$11,434—$47,343

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About Colby Community College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationColby, KS
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates838
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecolbycc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Colby Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,965 a year (tuition and fees: $4,260 in-state, $5,950 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,629 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,472.

How much do Colby Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,492 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 32 similar colleges in Kansas.

What is Colby Community College's graduation rate?

55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.