Arapahoe Community College
Tel:
3037974222
- Dream of a better life. Of an associate degree and beyond. Whatever your goals and interests may be, ACC can help you Move Mountains. We offer over 90 degrees and certificates to get you started on a path to a new career, whether you are looking for your first job or a career change. Or maybe this is just the beginning of your educational journey. We work with four-year institutions around the state to provide easy transfer options.
School Highlights
- Arapahoe Community College serves 9,644 students (20% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
- Arapahoe Community College is one of 6 community colleges within Arapahoe County, CO.
- The nearest community college is Westwood College-Denver South (3.50 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 235 teachers has grown by 17% over five years.
| Arapahoe Community College | (CO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 235 staff | 48 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,644 students | 1,571 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,926 students | 670 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,718 students | 901 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 4% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% |
| % Black | 3% | 5% |
| % White | 65% | 64% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 40% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,200 | $33,100 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 31 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Astronomy Club, Bee Keeping Club, Book Club, Clay Club, Computer Club, CRU, Cyber Security Club, Dance Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Elevate, Gamers Club, History Club, Interior Design Club, Japanese Club, Jewelry Club, Journalism Club, Motorsports Club, Music Technology Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Paralegal Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Photography Club, Physical Therapy Assistant Club, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Student Government, Student Veterans Association, Study Abroad Association, Sustainability Club, Transfer Club, Writers Studio Clu |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- ACC is an innovative, learning-centered community college. With more than 50 years of service to our community and locations in LIttleton, Parker and Castle Rock, our highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff assure your success. We offer more than 90 Degrees and Certificates ranging from computer science, automotive technology, mortuary science, nursing, interior design and criminal justice. Start at ACC and Move Mountains Anywhere! After achieving your Associate Degree, you can go directly into the workforce or transfer your credits to complete your Bachelor's Degree at a Colorado 4-year Institution. ACC will help you with every step.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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Denver, CO 80227
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(303)937-4200 3.60154 - Lincoln College of Technology-DenverPrivate, for profit1,263 students | 6.90 Mi11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303)722-5724 6.901,263 - Colorado School of Healing ArtsPrivate, for profit176 students | 7.00 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Denver, CO 80226
(303)986-2320 7.00176 - CollegeAmerica-DenverPrivate, non-profit407 students | 7.10 Mi1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303)300-8740 7.10407
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