About Colby Community College

Colby Community College is a public two-year college in Colby, Kansas, offering transfer degrees, career and technical education, online learning, agriculture programs, nursing and allied health education, veterinary nursing, NJCAA athletics, rodeo, student housing, and workforce training.

Colby Community College students cheering at a campus eventLocated in northwest Kansas, CCC serves students from Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and across the United States through on-campus and online programs. Colby is approximately 50 miles from the Colorado and Nebraska borders, in the High Plains region east of the Rocky Mountains.

What programs does Colby Community College offer?

Colby Community College offers associate degrees, technical certificates, transfer programs, online courses, agriculture programs, nursing and allied health programs, veterinary nursing, business, and skilled trades training.

Serving Northwest Kansas and Beyond

From its beginnings in 1964, with makeshift classrooms in downtown buildings, CCC has grown into a dynamic institution serving more than 2,100 students. In addition to a main campus of approximately 60 acres, CCC operates a 60-acre farm that gives students hands-on laboratory and training opportunities.

As a pioneer in outreach education, CCC serves off-campus students throughout its 14-county service area and offers online courses through ColbyConnect.

Why Students Choose Colby Community College

  • High graduation and retention rates
  • Affordable tuition and scholarship opportunities
  • Hands-on agriculture and veterinary nursing programs
  • Small class sizes and student-focused instruction
  • Transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities
  • NJCAA athletics and rodeo
  • Online and hybrid learning options
  • Student housing and campus life
  • Rural healthcare and workforce training opportunities

Student Life, Athletics, and Rodeo

Students at CCC can participate in student activities, clubs, organizations, and Trojan athletics. NJCAA Division I varsity sports include basketball, wrestling, volleyball, track, cross country, softball, baseball, and rodeo.

With renovated student housing, athletics training facilities, and strong student academic outcomes, it is a great time to be a Trojan.

Student Success and College Highlights

Graduation and retention excellence
Leader in enrollment growth
Aspen Prize Top 200 U.S. community college

Financial Aid and Scholarships

A variety of options are available to finance your education at Colby Community College. More than 90 percent of CCC students receive some form of financial assistance, and more than one-third of CCC students receive scholarships. Pell Grants, college workstudy, student loans, and other forms of financial assistance are awarded based on financial need to help reduce the cost of attending CCC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colby Community College known for?

Colby Community College is known for transfer education, career and technical programs, agriculture, veterinary nursing, nursing and allied health, online learning, NJCAA athletics, rodeo, student housing, and workforce training in northwest Kansas.

Where is Colby Community College located?

CCC is located in Colby, Kansas, in northwest Kansas near the Colorado and Nebraska borders.

Does Colby Community College offer online classes?

Yes. CCC offers online courses through ColbyConnect.

Can students transfer from CCC to a four-year university?

Yes. CCC offers transfer programs designed to help students continue their education at four-year colleges and universities.

Does CCC offer student housing?

Yes. CCC offers student housing options for students who want a residential campus experience. A new 80-bed facility is under construction and scheduled to be open for the fall 2027 semester.

Contact Colby Community College

Students and families can contact Colby Community College to learn more about admissions, academic programs, financial aid, campus visits, and student services.