Arapahoe Community College

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School Highlights

Arapahoe Community College serves 11,778 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 11,778 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,346
  • Out-state tuition: $9,627
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 707 teachers has grown by 200% over five years.
Arapahoe Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
707 staff
80 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Arapahoe Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Arapahoe Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,778 students
2,085 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,142 students
585 students
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# Part-Time Students
9,646 students
1,500 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
638 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
11,788 students
528 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,783 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
14%
22%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
68%
57%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
5%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CO.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
40%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.93%
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$33,300
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Arapahoe Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of CO by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,346 is less than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,627 is less than the state average of $10,371. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,346
$3,735
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,627
$10,371
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Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2022-2023 for 15 credit hours in person courses, does not include fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,050
$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
100%
62%
This chart display the percent admitted of Arapahoe Community College and the community college average percent admitted of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Chemical Society, Astronomy Club, Board Game Club, Elevate, Jewelry Club, Journalism Club, Meditation Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Peer Nurse Mentoring Experience, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Physical Therapy Assistant Club, Space Grant Teams, STEM Club, Student Government, Writers Studio Club
Source: 2021 (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 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. 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, 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.
Profile last updated: 11/16/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Arapahoe Community College cost?
Arapahoe Community College's tuition is approximately $2,346 for In-State students and $9,627 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 62%.
What is Arapahoe Community College's ranking?
Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 11,778 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,346
  • Out-state tuition: $9,627
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Arapahoe County, CO is Concorde Career College-Aurora. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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