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$4,046Tuition
837Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,889Earnings
#5 in KansasPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,736
Average Net Price
$8,021
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,378
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,790
Books & Supplies
$1,042
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,466
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,908
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$94/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
17.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,119
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,061
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,851
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,278
$110,001+ $10,662

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $13,466 sticker price at Colby Community College. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay around $6,100 annually after aid. Those from middle-income families ($48,000-$75,000) pay $8,851 per year. Higher earners face costs closer to $10,600-$11,300. Over two years, total costs range from $12,200 to $22,600 depending on family income.

The debt burden stays manageable for most graduates. Median debt of $8,908 translates to monthly payments of $94. With median earnings hitting $36,433 in the first year after graduation, loan payments represent just 3% of income. The college targets career-focused technical training that leads to solid employment prospects. Kansas residents get the best financial deal here, paying in-state rates while accessing strong athletics programs and job-ready training in rural western Kansas.

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