Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,046 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,736 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,705 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,021 | State avg: $15,518. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 22.90% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.54% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Colby Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,736
Room and board
$8,378
Books and supplies
$1,042
Other expenses
$3,164
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$12,705
Average net price
$8,021
Average aid coverage
37%
$4,684 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Colby Community College pays approximately $8,021 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Kansas average of $15,518 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Colby Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kansas and national averages.
Colby Community College net price
$8,021
Kansas average
$15,518
National average
$17,506
Colby Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,736 and average net price at $8,021. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,736
Current net price
$8,021
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Colby Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,889
Undergraduates
837
10-Year Median Earnings - Colby Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Colby Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Colby Community College?
Undergraduates
837
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
22.90%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.54%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 22.90% of Colby Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.54% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Colby Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Colby Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Colby Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Colby Community College is listed at 1255 S Range, Colby, KS 67701. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Colby Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Community College | Not available | $5,736 | $8,021 | $41,889 |
| Baker University | 92.10% | $33,900 | $22,500 | $63,855 |
| Baker University School of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $63,855 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 73.46% | $36,120 | $29,520 | $62,972 |
| University of Kansas | 88.20% | $29,412 | $17,365 | $61,945 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Colby Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Colby Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Colby Community College tuition?
Colby Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,736.
What is Colby Community College's average net price?
Colby Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,021.
What is Colby Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,889 for Colby Community College.
Is Colby Community College accredited?
Colby Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Colby Community College?
The local dataset lists 837 undergraduate students at Colby Community College.
What percentage of Colby Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Colby Community College in the local dataset is 22.90%.
What is the federal loan rate at Colby Community College?
The federal loan rate for Colby Community College in the local dataset is 17.54%.
Where should I verify Colby Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Colby Community College or the latest official federal education data.