Aims Community College is a public, two-year, post-secondary institution dedicated to responding to the educational needs of the local, regional, and global communities. The College was created in 1967 to serve the immediate and future educational needs of individuals within the Aims Junior College Taxing District. Committed to meeting these needs, the College offers a variety of educational programs and services delivered with integrity and a high level of quality by a professional and caring faculty and staff. Aims Community College recognizes individual differences in educational needs, desires, learning styles, and abilities.
School Highlights
Aims Community College serves 6,634 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,634 students
In-state tuition: $2,756
Out-state tuition: $10,424
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Aims Community College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Aims Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,634 students
1,461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,200 students
556 students
# Part-Time Students
4,434 students
905 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
578 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
25%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
55%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
College Completion Rate
34%
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,756 is less than the state average of $3,768. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,424 is more than the state average of $10,421. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,756
$3,768
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,424
$10,421
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,699
$11,634
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,061
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Aims Community College is one of the largest and most comprehensive
two-year colleges in Colorado. Since 1967 Aims has established four
campuses, constructed 18 buildings, expanded curriculum to 2,000
day, evening and weekend courses and taught more than 300,000
students. Today, Aims ranks among the most respected community
colleges in the nation. The College strives to be a dynamic and
innovative organization where change is embraced and creativity is
celebrated. Aims Community College is a leading source for career
education and workforce development. Thus, the College provides
opportunities both to gain necessary skills for employment and to
upgrade abilities needed for career advancement. Aims Community
College understands that our local, regional, and global
communities possess multiple resources for responding to common
educational and training needs. Therefore, the College seeks and
invites opportunities to form productive and collaborative
partnerships with other educational systems and institutions,
organizations, agencies, and the business community. The College
provides comprehensive educational options including: certificates
and associate degrees; occupational, technical, general education,
and college transfer programs; short courses on topics of specific
personal or career interest; and individualized instructional
opportunities Aims Community College recognizes the rapid pace of
technological, social, and economic change that characterizes
today's world. Aims Community College is accredited by the
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Aims Community College is IBMC College (18.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,634 students
In-state tuition: $2,756
Out-state tuition: $10,424
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,768 per year for in-state students and $10,421 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
