It was established in 1964 and has a 57-acre main campus in 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.

[2] Colby Community College offers more than 60 academic options which culminate in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as certifications.

Many of the programs and courses are offered in traditional and online learning environments.

[2] The Colby Trojans are members of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.