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Colorado Northwestern Community College

Public Rangely, CO · Rural · Rocky Mountains · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
34%
Graduation Rate
$43,526
Earnings (10yr)
$12,131
Net Price
504
Enrollment

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Overview

Colorado Northwestern Community College serves a tight-knit community of 504 students, focusing on personalized education and hands-on training in key fields. With a graduation rate of 34%, the college emphasizes student support to help individuals reach their goals.

According to Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility rates and economic connectedness metrics for Colorado Northwestern Community College are not available. However, the college's commitment to student success can be seen in its top programs, which include Humanities, Health Professions, Education, Mechanic & Repair Tech, and Culinary & Personal Services. These areas reflect local job market needs, potentially benefiting students' career trajectories.

The net price for attending Colorado Northwestern is $12,131, with a median debt of $12,000. Graduates earn an average of $43,526 after ten years. Students who thrive here often seek vocational training or associate degrees and appreciate a supportive environment that prioritizes community involvement and practical skill development.

Rankings

How Colorado Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation34%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$12KMedian Debt$12KPell Grant Rate14%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$11K$48-75K$19K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%959.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1990.5%MOBILITY190.90%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,594
In-State Tuition
$7,304
Out-of-State
$12,131
Avg Net Price
$12,000
Median Debt
14%
Pell Grant Rate
14%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,832
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,246
Family Income $30K–$48K
$11,418
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,579
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,760
6 Years After Entry
$40,580
8 Years
$43,526
10 Years
0.28x
Debt-to-Earnings
62%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,760 6yr $40,580 8yr $43,526 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

190.90%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1990.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
959.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$72,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.38
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.7%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,905
Diversity Index 0.52
First-Gen Students 46%

Top Programs

Humanities 28%
Health Professions 22%
Education 12%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 11%
Culinary & Personal Services 5%
Transportation 5%
Computer Science & IT 1%
Psychology 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Rocky Mountains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
64%
White
65%
Hispanic
22%
Black
2%
Asian
0%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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