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Established
  
1964 (1964)

Location
  
Colby, Kansas, U.S.

Mascot
  
Trojans

Graduation rate
  
46.6% (2014)

Colors
  
White, Blue

President
  
Seth Carter

Athletics
  
NJCAA Division I KJCCC

Phone
  
+1 785-462-3984

Founded
  
1964

Colby Community College

Motto
  
Challenge. Create. Connect.

Type
  
Public, Community College

Address
  
1255 S Range, Colby, KS 67701, USA

Undergraduate tuition and fees
  
Local tuition: 3,110 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 4,640 USD (2015)

Notable alumni
  
Daniel Cormier, C B Dollaway, Nate Bowie, Justin Williams

Similar
  
Seward County Communi, Pratt Community College, Barton Community College, Cloud County Communi, Dodge City Community College

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Colby Community College (CCC) is a two-year community college located in Colby, Kansas, United States. Established in 1964, the 80-acre (32 ha) main campus is located in the heart of Colby with an additional 64-acre (26 ha) agricultural center east of the city.

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The college is able to accommodate hundreds of off-campus students by offering classes at 24 locations in the 14-county service area, including campuses in Norton and Wakeeney, and through online distance education courses.

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History

In 2013, CCC was selected as one of the Top 10 Community Colleges in the Country according to Bankrate, Inc. Over 900 public two-year institutions were ranked based on six criteria: graduation rate; student retention rate; the student/ faculty ratio; the school's in-state tuition and fees; the percentage of full-time first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid; and the average amount of grant aid they received from federal, state, and private sources combined.

Academics

Colby Community College offers over 60 academic programs which culminate in Associate of Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees as well as a variety of certifications, including technical certificates. Many of the programs and courses are offered in traditional and online learning environments.

Athletics

The Colby Trojans are members of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. All nine of the competitive athletic teams are Division I programs.

Notable alumni

  • Daniel Cormier - NCAA runner-up, Olympic Wrestler, MMA fighter, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
  • C.B. Dollaway - state champion wrestler; JUCO National Champion; NCAA D-1 All-American for ASU; professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight Division
  • Corey Hill - wrestler; former professional mixed martial arts fighter
  • Mark Schultz -Contemporary Christian music artist.
  • Brennan Ward, wrestler; professional mixed martial arts fighter
  • References

    Colby Community College Wikipedia