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 (805 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 |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Transportation | 34 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | dental hygienist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | aircraft powerplant tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 1 | construction trades |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 115 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 7 |
In 2007, Colorado Northwestern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,430 students (805 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
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 282 of its 805 (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 | $ 2,127 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,157 |
| Room and board | $ 5,539 |
| Room charge | $ 2,109 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,582 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado Northwestern Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 19 |
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 | calendar year | 7 | $56,669 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $56,669 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $37,684 | 17 | $39,955 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $37,684 | 17 | $39,955 |
*: 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
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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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