Arapahoe Community College
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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....
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| 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 | 1,444 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 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,262 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 19% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,747 | $3,129 |
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:
- Health department administers first round of H1N1 vaccine (Englewood Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:43:26 am
The news that H1N1 virus has peaked in the greater Denver area, and is on the decline didn’t deter people in the South Metro community. - Health department administers first round of H1N1 vaccine (Centennial Citizen)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 08:47:26 am
The news that H1N1 virus has peaked in the greater Denver area, and is on the decline didn’t deter people in the South Metro community. - Health department administers first round of H1N1 vaccine (Littleton Independent)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:48:01 am
The news that H1N1 virus has peaked in the greater Denver area, and is on the decline didn’t deter people in the South Metro community. - H1N1 vaccinations begin for some (9 News Denver)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:44:05 am
H1N1 SPECIAL SECTION FIND A FLU CLINIC LITTLETON - The lines were long. The wait was longer and most everyone will tell you it was worth it. - Hundreds Line Up For H1N1 Vaccine In Littleton (CBS4 Denver)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 08:33:54 pm
Hundreds of people waited in long lines outside Arapahoe Community College in Littleton Friday to get the H1N1 vaccine.
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