Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC)

Colorado Northwestern Community College is located in the Rocky Mountains. The Rangely campus is located above the town of Rangely, along the White River. At the college you will find the Ranger Academy and many outstanding degree programs. The Dental Hygiene program is one of the oldest in the western United States.

The college offers many exciting programs. At Rangely Airport, you can learn to fly. Colorado Northwestern Community College has an outstanding rodeo teams that is becoming well known. These are just a few of the many opportunities you will find at the college.

At Craig, you will find a new state-of-the-art campus. The new campus has energy efficient buildings. There you can earn a certificate in Automotive Technology.  State of the art equipment is used to teach Cosmetology.  There is plenty of space for many more programs that will prepare students for a career in the 21^st century.

Even if you don’t have time to attend classes on campus, you can obtain an outstanding education at CNCC. Associate degrees are offered on-line using a synchronous learning platform.  One can take part in live classes from home, school, or at work.

CCCOnline offers hundreds of additional courses through a traditional web-based format.  Whether you study with us on campus or online, you will find CNCC to be a quality and affordable educational opportunity to meet your goals.

The college offers athletic programs in baseball, basketball, rodeo, volleyball, and softball. Student athletics is an integral part of any student experience.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,700. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition range:
  • State Residents: $3,100-$3,800
  • Out-of-State: $5,400-$6,436
• Part-time students are charged:
  • State Residents: $130-$160 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $220-$270 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	89%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	82%	$5,901
Receiving Student Loans	62%	$5,324

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Colorado Northwestern Community College may offer services to students like those listed below:

• Online classes
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for Colorado Northwestern Community College compared to community colleges in Colorado, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.

	CNCC	Rio Blanco County	Colorado
Graduation Rate	32.5%	-	24.9%
Transfer-out Rate	7.2%	-	13.6%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Colorado Northwestern Community College

• Dental Hygienist Program
  • Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1964)

Campus: Colorado Northwestern Community College - Craig

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2011)
  • See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Colorado