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Colby Community College
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Annual Tuition
$4,046
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
51.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$41,889
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Colby Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Colby, KS. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,046, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$8,092
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$11,889
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$110,798
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$229,688
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Colby Community College is $8,908.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,046
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
71.1%
Success
51.4%
In-State Cost
$4,046
Age 25+ Students
22.0%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 6
Working at 6yr
549 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.