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Colby Community College is located in the northwest corner of Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Colorado and Nebraska borders. The area is part of the High Plains, sweeping upward to the Rocky Mountains 250 miles to the west.

In addition to the main 105-acre campus in Colby, the college operates a 60-acre agricultural center east of the city. Students in agriculture-related programs utilize the college farm as a hands-on laboratory and training facility.

A pioneer in outreach education, CCC accommodates hundreds of off-campus students by offering classes at 24 locations in the 14-county service area.

Colby Community College offers a myriad of choices when it comes to selecting a program of study. There are over 60 academic and vocational programs to choose from in many of today’s high-demand career fields. Academic programs focus on fulfilling general education requirements to prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the job market. Vocational programs feature two years of intensive training preparing students for employment immediately upon graduation.

A variety of options are possible to finance your education. Eighty percent of CCC students receive some form of financial assistance. Over one-third of CCC students receive a scholarship or scholarships. Pell Grants, College Work-Study, Student Loans, as well as many other forms of financial assistance programs are given according to financial need. These help students further reduce the already low cost of attending Colby Community College.

Colby Community College is a member of the prestigious, nationally-known Jayhawk Conference. Varsity sports include basketball, wrestling, volleyball, track, cross country, softball, baseball and rodeo. In addition, CCC has an enthusiastic cheerleading squad. Students at CCC enjoy a variety of activities including intramural sports and a variety of clubs and organizations. The college also offers a fitness center and indoor swimming pool for both student and public use.

Colby Community College is located at:
1255 S Range Ave, Colby, KS 67701-4007

The main telephone number is (785) 462-3984
Toll free:  (888) 634-9350.

To arrange a campus visit, call the Admissions Office toll free at (888) 634-9350

  • Board of Trustees

    The Colby Community College Board of Trustees is composed of six individuals from Thomas County. They serve the college and community at no remuneration and exhibit diligence, patience, and dependability in advancing the interests of the college and its many constituents in northwest Kansas. Board meetings are held the third Monday of each month.

  • Leadership

    At Colby Community College, we are striving each day to be different and better than other regional colleges and universities because that is what you as a consumer – and all of our students – should expect.  As you explore our website, I am confident that you will come away impressed with our unique and cutting edge programs, new initiatives in residential life and faculty and staff who are committed to your future success.  Whatever and "wherever" your individual goal might be, you can get there from here!  CCC - Different, Better, Purposeful…

    Dr. Stephen M Vacik
    President

  • Employment Opportunities

    An Equal Employment / Educational Opportunity Agency Colby Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, and employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

    Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Keegan Nichols – Vice President of Student Affairs Colby Community College, 1255 South Range, Colby, KS 67701 785-460-5490

    Section 504 ADA: Dr. Keegan Nichols – Vice President of Student Affairs Colby Community College, 1255 South Range, Colby, KS 67701 785-460-5490

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