Colby Community College

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Colby Community College (CCC) is a two-year community college located in Colby, Kansas, United States. Established in 1964, the 80-acre (32 ha) main campus is located in the heart of Colby with an additional 64-acre (26 ha) agricultural center east of the city.

The college is able to accommodate hundreds of off-campus students by offering classes in the 14-county service area, including a nursing campus in Norton, and through online distance education courses.

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History

In 2013, CCC was selected as one of the Top 10 Community Colleges in the Country according to Bankrate, Inc. Over 900 public two-year institutions were ranked based on six criteria: graduation rate; student retention rate; the student/ faculty ratio; the school's in-state tuition and fees; the percentage of full-time first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid; and the average amount of grant aid they received from federal, state, and private sources combined.

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Academics

Colby Community College offers more than 60 academic options which culminate in Associate of Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees as well as a variety of certifications, including technical certificates. Many of the programs and courses are offered in traditional and online learning environments.

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Athletics

The Colby Trojans are members of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. All nine of the competitive athletic teams are Division I programs.

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Notable alumni

• Daniel Cormier - NCAA runner-up, Olympic Wrestler, MMA fighter, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
• C.B. Dollaway - state champion wrestler; JUCO National Champion; NCAA D-1 All-American for ASU; professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight Division
• Corey Hill - wrestler; former professional mixed martial arts fighter
• Mark Schultz -Contemporary Christian music artist.
• Brennan Ward, wrestler; professional mixed martial arts fighter

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References

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External links

• Official website

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