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Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,180 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1962 and is the only college located in
Rangely,
Colorado.
Academic Offerings
Colorado Northwestern Community College will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.
Majors
Offered
13
CNCC implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Natural Resources and Environment, Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Dental. Read the details about
Majors offered at this college and see program
Ratings.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Colorado Northwestern Community College is very low at 37% (way below Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
37%
Bad
The graduation rate at Colorado Northwestern Community College is low: 32%. About 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Colorado Northwestern Community College is pretty decent - 15:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the
Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition prices are low - about $6,300 a year. The additional fees at CNCC not covered by tuition are nearly $500, which totals $6,800 per academic year.
Read the details about Colorado Northwestern Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the
Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Colorado Northwestern Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (970) 675-2261 or check
Colorado Northwestern Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Colorado Northwestern Community College offers a distance learning option.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at CNCC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Colorado Northwestern Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $3,000 per academic year.
Based on the college crime data, CNCC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the
Campus Crime report for this college.
Colorado Northwestern Community College Location and Address
Postal Address:
Colorado Northwestern Community College
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, Colorado
81648-3598, USA