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Colorado Northwestern Community College, CNCC, was established in 1962 as the Rangely College. It was given its current name in 1974. This public junior college is in Rangely, Colorado but also operates the Craig Campus, Hayden Center, Meeker Center, and South Routt Center.
Colorado Northwestern Community College awards the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. In addition, students can opt for certificate programs in various fields of study.
Colorado Northwestern Community College's athletics teams participate in baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Spartans and the Lady Spartans, the teams compete in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. CNCC also sponsors a number of student clubs and organizations like Rho Beta Kappa, Aviation Maintenance Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Aero Club, and The Sportsman Club.
Colorado Northwestern Community College is located in a quiet rural area, in Rangely, CO. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Colorado Northwestern Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study transportation.
Colorado Northwestern Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 1,430 students (770 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado Northwestern Community College
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648-3598
General Phone: (970) 675-2261
http://www.cncc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 52 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, geography courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | dental hygienist |
| Transportation | 9 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | engineering-related tech, petroleum tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | aircraft powerplant tech |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 1 | construction trades |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 117 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Colorado Northwestern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,430 students (770 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 77% |
| Utah | 7% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Colorado Northwestern Community College offers campus housing for 320 of its 770 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rangely, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,348 |
| Room and board | $ 5,650 |
| Room charge | $ 2,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,728 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado Northwestern Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $56,926 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $56,926 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $45,069 | 14 | $43,966 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $45,069 | 14 | $43,966 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 26 | 42 |
| Basketball | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 18 | 18 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Petroleum Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado Northwestern Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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