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Colorado Northwestern Community College

#2168 in US ranking Rangely, CO
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,368
Tuition & fees
$5,726
Avg. aid
$7,180
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$50,065
1 yr after graduation

What does Colorado Northwestern Community College offer in terms of athletics?

CNCC fields intercollegiate athletics under the Spartans name. Its teams compete at the community-college level, not as NCAA varsity programs. Baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball are among the sports associated with the college's athletics offerings.

Students considering varsity participation should check the current roster, sport-specific recruiting process, eligibility rules, and campus location with the athletics department. A listing of a sport does not establish that it is a current varsity team: recreational activities, club participation, and intercollegiate competition are different commitments with different schedules and requirements.

What student groups and Associations are available at Colorado Northwestern Community College?

Student involvement at CNCC can include organized activities and student-led groups, but prospective students should verify the current club roster for their campus. A group's appearance in an older directory does not establish that it is active, recruiting members, or meeting at both Rangely and Craig.

The student activities office is the practical starting point for finding recognized organizations, learning how to start a group, and identifying service or leadership opportunities. This matters particularly for students splitting time among classes, work, and commuting: meeting location and schedule may determine whether a group is realistically accessible.

Who studies at Colorado Northwestern Community College?

CNCC enrolled 1,271 students in the institutional figures reported for this article. Its population includes first-time students, transfer students, and people taking classes with goals other than a traditional full-time, two-year residential experience.

In 2024-25 student reporting, 170 students entered as first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, while 83 entered as transfer students. Reported geographic figures place 58% of students in Colorado and 39% in other U.S. states. These categories describe the students counted in that reporting period, not the likely makeup of any particular class or program.

The college also reports substantial enrollment among students under 18. That is an important reason not to picture the student body solely as recent high school graduates living on campus. Because enrollment measures can count different groups or reporting periods, demographic counts should not be combined indiscriminately to infer an exact campus population.

How does student life look like at Colorado Northwestern Community College?

CNCC's student experience depends substantially on campus, program, and whether a student lives on site or commutes. The college combines a residential option in Rangely with a sizable commuting population; reported housing figures indicate that 41% of students live on campus and 58% commute.

For a resident, classes and activities may be close to where they live. For a commuter or a student whose required courses meet at a different site, travel and scheduling may shape participation more than the number of activities advertised. Academic advising, career counseling, library space, and campus events provide ways to connect with the college beyond class, but students should check which services are offered in person at their campus and which can be used remotely.

What libraries are available to students at Colorado Northwestern Community College?

The CNCC Rangely Campus Library is an academic study and research resource. Students can use library space for coursework, and reservable study rooms are reported as available.

Library services are relevant to more than access to books: students working on research assignments should check the college's current catalog and database access, research-help options, borrowing rules, and any remote-access instructions. The reported library study areas are not open around the clock, so students who need evening space should verify current hours, particularly during breaks and between terms.

Colorado Northwestern Community College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1271

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

132

Total staff

32 full time, 27 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Colorado Northwestern Community College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,271

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 431
Part-time: 840

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 49
Men: 83

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 118
Black or African American: 17
White: 337
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 26
Unknown: 5

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Colorado Northwestern Community College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Rock climbing

–BothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.