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Arapahoe Community College

5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
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School Highlights

Arapahoe Community College serves 15,012 students (19% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 15,012 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,343
  • Out-state tuition: $10,108
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 261 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Arapahoe Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
51 acres
Total Faculty
261 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Arapahoe Community College has grown by 27% over five years.
The Arapahoe Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,012 students
2,084 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
58:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
2,847 students
671 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
12,165 students
1,413 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
15,012 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,847 students
641 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,165 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
26%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
63%
49%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
47%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
27%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$54,779
$44,191

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,343 is less than the state average of $3,712. The in-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,108 is less than the state average of $10,526. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,343
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,108
$10,526
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2023-2024 for 15 credit hours in person courses, does not include fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
82%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$13,050
$10,981

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
All Inclusive Queer AllianceAmerican Chemical Society
Arapahoe PinacleBoard Game Club
Clay ClubCreative Writing Club
ElevateInterior Design Club
Jugger ClubNational Society of Leadership and Success
Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyPhysical Therapy Assistant Club
Space Grant TeamsStudent Government

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • ACC is an innovative, learning-centered community college. With more than 55 years of service to our community and locations in LIttleton, Lone Tree and Castle Rock, our highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff assure your success. We offer more than 100 Degrees and Certificates ranging from computer science, automotive technology, mortuary science, nursing, interior design and criminal justice. ACC also offers a Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Bachelor's of Applied Science in Emergency Service Administration and a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Advanced Parametic Practitioner. We also have a collaborative partnership with Colorado State University at our Sturm Collaboration Campus where you can acheive Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting, Marketing, Cybersecurity and Secure Software. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Arapahoe Community College cost?
Arapahoe Community College's tuition is approximately $2,343 for In-State students and $10,108 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Arapahoe Community College?
The acceptance rate of Arapahoe Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 91%.
What is Arapahoe Community College's ranking?
Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Largest student body and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 15,012 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,343
  • Out-state tuition: $10,108
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Arapahoe County, CO is Community College of Aurora. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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