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Colby Community College is located in Colby, Kansas. In addition to its main campus, the college operates an agricultural center of 60 acres. CCC also offers classes in more than 20 locations across 14 counties.
Colby Community College offers more than 60 academic and vocational programs of study. Students can choose from majors in the fields of general education, history, political science, veterinary science, math, science, economics, English, criminal justice and music, among others. Courses in adult and continuing education are also available.
Colby Community College’s students participate in a variety of sports, including baseball, golf, rodeo, basketball, track and field, softball, volleyball, cross country and wrestling. Nicknamed the Trojans, the teams compete in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference and the Division I of the NJCAA.
Colby Community College is in Colby, KS. Colby is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Colby Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Colby Community College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,537 students study at the school (in 2007).
Colby Community College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Colby Community College can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Colby Community College
1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
General Phone: (785) 462-3984
http://www.colbycc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 154 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, home health aide, health aide, nursing assistant, medication aide |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | veterinary assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 13 | agricultural operations, farm management, agricultural mechanization |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting technology, business management, retail |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | equine science, animal husbandry |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech, media and digital communications, graphic communications |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | restaurant and catering management |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | special education |
Number of programs and degrees for Colby Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 241 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 5 |
In 2007, Colby Community College had a total enrollment of 1,537 students (1,000 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 71% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Nebraska | 6% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Colby Community College offers campus housing for 244 of its 1,000 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Colby, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,496 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,744 |
| Room and board | $ 3,788 |
| Room charge | $ 2,027 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,761 |
| Books and supplies | $ 888 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,326 |
Financial Aid:
Colby Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 191100)
Colby Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $38,873 | 34 | $38,005 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $38,873 | 34 | $38,005 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Track | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 15 | 26 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colby Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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