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Colby Community College, also referred to as CCC, is located in Colby, Kansas, United States. The campus sits on an area of approximately 80 acres and has a swimming pool, a clock tower, a wrestling room, and a baseball and softball field. CCC also offers several education centers at about 24 locations. The college provides several scholarship programs including the Presidential Scholarships, Sophomore Scholarships, Co-Curricular Scholarships, and Academic Scholarships.
CCC recognizes a large number of student clubs such as the Criminal Justice Club, Student Broadcasters, Dental Hygiene Activities, International Students and Friends Organization, Alpha Rho Tau, Equine Science Club, Rodeo Club, Block and Bridle, and Music Club.
CCC participates in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. They are called the Trojans. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I.
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Campus Location1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
USA
Main Tel: (785) 462-3984
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Colby Community College HighlightsWhere Colby Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and agricultural science and management.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 241 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 49 | 3 | | < 1 year certificate | | 5 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Colby Community College was 1,537 in 2007 (1,000 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,496 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,744 | | Room | $ 2,027 | | Board | $ 1,761 | | Books and supplies | $ 888 | | Other | $ 2,326 |
Financial Aid: Colby Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 41 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 17 |
Housing and MealsColby Community College provides on-campus housing for 244 of its 1,000 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (3 awarded) - Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS (154 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Graphic Communications
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (13 awarded) - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (83 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Health Aide
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Medication Aide
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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