by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Colby Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Colby Community College came in at $4,290 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $5,830. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for totaled $1,620 in-state and $1,620 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,670 | $4,210 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Total | $4,290 | $5,830 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Colby Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Colby Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Colby Community College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Colby Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Colby Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,595 | $4,135 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,659 | $4,199 |
| One Year Ago | $2,696 | $4,236 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,670 | $4,210 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Colby Community College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.25%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,386. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.64%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $5,925.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,386 | $5,925 |
| In 2 Years | $4,484 | $6,021 |
| In 3 Years | $4,584 | $6,119 |
| In 4 Years | $4,687 | $6,219 |
| In 5 Years | $4,792 | $6,320 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $24,284, or about $18,141 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Colby Community College, see the Colby Community College Financial Aid page.
