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School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Denver serves 664 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1972
Total Faculty
37 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
26
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Denver has declined by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Denver diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
664 students
2,084 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
664 students
671 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
664 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
664 students
641 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
49%
26%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$33,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
82%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,981
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$5,000
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
70%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Pima Medical Institute-Denver?
The acceptance rate of Pima Medical Institute-Denver is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 91%.
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