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Colorado Northwestern Community College

Rangely, CO·Public·500 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 500 students.

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Accept
500
Students
$12,316
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$43,300
Earnings
10 yr
$8,250
Debt

About This School

Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public institution located in Rangely, Colorado with approximately 500 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,316 per year. Typical graduates earn $43,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is a public community college with campuses in Rangely and Craig, Colorado, as well as academic centers in Meeker and Oak Creek, Colorado. The college participates in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Worth considering if you're drawn to aviation, trades, or want a small-community college experience in rural Colorado — CNCC's median debt at graduation is just $8,250, which is impressively low and limits your financial risk. The concern is that median earnings 10 years out land at $43,300, which is modest, so think carefully about whether your specific program leads to a career with real upward mobility beyond that figure.

Founded
1962
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions30%
Education9%
Business & Marketing2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,454
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,084
Avg Net Price
$12,316
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduation$8,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino22%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (500 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Colorado Northwestern Community College

500 Kennedy Drive

Rangely, CO 81648-3598

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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