Colorado Northwestern Community College

Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public two-year institution located in Rangely, Colorado, in a rural remote campus setting. The college enrolls 1,501 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 31.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 54% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a distinctive mix of aviation, nursing, and personal care programs. Two-to-four-year certificate programs include Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General is available at the one-to-two-year certificate level.

Located in Rangely, Colorado, in the remote northwestern corner of the state, Colorado Northwestern Community College serves a sparsely populated rural region with a notable aviation training program alongside nursing and cosmetology credentials, drawing students seeking specialized technical education in a small-community setting.