Arapahoe Community College
School Notes Overview:
Arapahoe Community College mission is to provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional, and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity, and innovation....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Arapahoe County, CO | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,114 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,804 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,918 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 34% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 20% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,104 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 12% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,361 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,262 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 19% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,747 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- The college strives to be an innovative, learning-centered community college recognized as a vital link in the economic vitality of the community and as a leader in education.
- With a track record of over 32 years of operation, Arapahoe Community College is recognized throughout the region as Colorado's premier community college. Our highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff are here to assure your success in achieving your chosen educational goal.
- Offering hundreds of courses in disciplines ranging from computer science, automotive technology, mortuary science, nursing, interior design and criminal justice, ACC is one of the most comprehensive community colleges in the nation with academic tracks leading to both the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.
- Arapahoe Community College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, numerous programs hold specialized accreditation from professional accrediting agencies.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Center for the Blind hosts shark dissection (Highlands Ranch Herald)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 04:04:27 pm
Eight students gathered around tables in a make-shift science lab at the Colorado Center for the Blind as biology teachers from Arapahoe Community College presented them with dogfish sharks and instruments to dissect them. - KEYBOARDING KORNER: A monthly update from the Shenandoah High School Class of 2018 (Shenandoah Valley News)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 02:40:48 pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences The parent/teacher conferences are Thursday February 25th, 8 am – 8 pm. Come show your kids you care and support them by going to parent/teacher conferences. - Red Light Cameras Spot Break-In Suspects (KMGH 7 Denver)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 12:54:22 pm
Littleton Police are looking for two suspected car thieves whose photographs were snapped when they blew through a red light in a stolen vehicle. - Center for the Blind hosts shark dissection (Littleton Independent)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 01:54:39 pm
Eight students gathered around tables in a make-shift science lab at the Colorado Center for the Blind as biology teachers from Arapahoe Community College presented them with dogfish sharks and instruments to dissect them. - Littleton police seek 2 burglary suspects (Denver Post)
posted on March 5, 2010 at 10:59:27 pm
Littleton police are looking for two men in connection with suspected trespassings and burglaries.
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