Colorado Northwestern Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Rangely, CO
  • 1.1 7 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

1,271
Colorado Northwestern Community College overview
Colorado Northwestern Community College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Colorado Northwestern Community College's main campus is situated in Rangely, a small town in northwestern Colorado, with a secondary campus located in Craig. The rural campus spans 160 acres in Rio Blanco County, positioned approximately 90 miles north of Grand Junction and serves students across the remote Western Slope region. CNCC operates as a residential community college with on-campus housing options, distinguishing it from many other two-year institutions. The college specializes in career and technical education programs, including notable offerings in aviation technology, dental hygiene, and National Park Service ranger training, while also providing traditional transfer degree pathways. The campus includes specialized facilities such as an aviation center with flight simulators, dental hygiene clinic, and equine studies complex.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition

$4,594

Out of State Resident Tuition

$7,304

Breakdown

In State Costs for Colorado Northwestern Community College
  • Tuition $4,594
  • Books and Supplies $1,460
  • Other Fees $536
  • Room and Board $9,500
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,444
  • Total One Year Cost $22,534

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Colorado Northwestern Community College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 46% of students major in Health Professions, 20% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 15% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.

  • Health Professions 46%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 20%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 15%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 6%
  • Personal and Culinary Services 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126748.

GPA calculator: Colorado Northwestern Community College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026