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- 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 9,241 students (21% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
- Arapahoe Community College is one of 7 community colleges within Arapahoe County, CO.
- The nearest community college is Westwood College-Denver South (3.50 miles away).
- ACC offers Prior Learning Assessment credits for POST certification - 09/23/2016 - Arapahoe Community College offers a Law Enforcement Academy certificate for anyone interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement by becoming Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified.
School Overview
- The teacher population of 235 teachers has grown by 23% 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 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 235 staff | 48 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,241 students | 1,571 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,916 students | 670 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,352 students | 901 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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1%
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| % Asian | 3%
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2%
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| % Hispanic | 13%
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16%
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| % Black | 2%
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5%
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| % White | 68%
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64%
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| % Two or more races | 3%
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3%
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| % Non Resident races | 1%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 6%
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8%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.51 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,200 | - |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 28 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | American Institute of Architect Students, Animal Advocacy, Astronomy Club, Clay Club, Computer Club, Concurrent Enrollment Club, Disc Golf, Equality Club, Film Club, History Club, Japanese Club, Jewelry Club, Motorsports Club, Outdoors Club, Paralegal Club, Parkour Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Psychology Club, Running Club, SciQuest, Skills USA, Student Government, Student Veterans Association, Sustainability Club, Tennis Club, Think Tank, Transfer Club, Writers Studio Club Astronomy Club, Clay Club, Computer Club, Disc Golf, Equality Club, Film Club, History Club, Japanese Club, Jewelry Club, Outdoors Club, Paralegal Club, Parkour Club, Running Club, SciQuest, Skills USA, Tennis Club, Think Tank, Transfer Club, American Institute of Architect Students, Animal Advocacy, Concurrent Enrollment Club, Motorsports Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Psychology Club, Student Government, Student Veterans Association, Sustainability Club, Writers Studio Club, |
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.
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