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Arapahoe Community College

5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
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School Highlights

Arapahoe Community College serves 18,458 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 18,458 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,343
  • Out-state tuition: $10,108
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Programs offered
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 707 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arapahoe Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
707 staff
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
115
46
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Arapahoe Community College has grown by 72% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Arapahoe Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,458 students
2,252 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,846 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
15,612 students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
184 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,846 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15,612 students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
25%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
64%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
44.72%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$33,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,343 is less than the state average of $3,735. 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 $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,343
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,108
$10,403
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2023-2024 for 15 credit hours in person courses, does not include fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,050
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
98%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
All Inclusive Queer Alliance, American Chemical Society, Arapahoe Pinacle, Board Game Club, Clay Club, Creative Writing Club, Elevate, Interior Design Club, Jugger Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Physical Therapy Assistant Club, Space Grant Teams, Student Government
Source: 2024 (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 98%.
What is Arapahoe Community College's ranking?
Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Largest student body, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 18,458 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,343
  • Out-state tuition: $10,108
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, 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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