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Colorado Northwestern Community College

Colorado Northwestern Community College, also known as CNCC, is located in Rangely, Colorado, United States. It was established in the year 1960 and known as Rangely College. The main campus of CNCC opened in the year 1962. The campus consists of more than 15 buildings that spread across an area of 150 acres of land.

Colorado Northwestern Community College has an active Greek life. It is also home to various clubs and organizations which are aimed at the overall development of the students. Some of the clubs and organizations are the Aviation Maintenance Club, Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA), Phi Theta Kappa, Aero Club, and Rho Beta Kappa, among others.

Campus Location

500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648-3598
USA
Main Tel: (970) 675-2261
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Colorado Northwestern Community College Highlights

Where Colorado Northwestern Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in transportation.
  • Large number of students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate1159
1-2 year certificate325
< 1 year certificate307

Students

The student enrollment at Colorado Northwestern Community College was 1,430 in 2007 (805 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,127
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,157
Room$ 2,109
Board$ 3,430
Books and supplies$ 1,698
Other$ 3,582

Financial Aid: Colorado Northwestern Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  41

Housing and Meals

Colorado Northwestern Community College provides on-campus housing for 282 of its 805 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Construction Trades

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

  • Child Development

LAW (4 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (52 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded)

  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (25 awarded)

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (39 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

TRANSPORTATION (34 awarded)

  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Selected Careers of Interest

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