Arapahoe Community College
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Tel:
(303) 797-4222
- Undecided about college? Who isn`t? Stay close to home and find your path at ACC. We have three campuses in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock and online. We`re flexible. Online, in-class, or a mixture of both, we have options that will meet your needs for work, family and school. You will advance your education, and with ACC`s transfer agreements, you can move on to your dream school or quickly earn a certificate and learn job-ready skills for high-demand careers. We will welcome you to the ACC family and support you every step of the way with advising, tutoring, and career resources.
School Highlights
Arapahoe Community College serves 10,716 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Top Rankings
Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 707 teachers has grown by 272% 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 | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 707 staff | 87 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: American Chemical Society, Astronomy Club, Board Game Club, Clay Club, Creative Writing Club, Cyber Security Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Elevate, History Club, Jewelry Club, Journalism Club, Meditation Club, Music 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, Student Veterans Association, Study Abroad Association, Transfer Club, Writers Studio Club |
Source: 2020 (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. 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: 07/13/2021
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Arapahoe Community College is Westwood College-Denver South (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Westwood College-Denver SouthPrivate, for profit236 students | 3.50 Mi3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122 3.50236 - Colorado Heights UniversityPrivate, non-profit154 students | 3.70 Mi3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 927-7622 3.70154 - Colorado School of Healing ArtsPrivate for-profit73 students | 7.00 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320 7.0073 - 8,112 students | 8.60 Mi13300 W Sixth Ave
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600 8.608,112 - 288 students | 9.30 Mi1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700 9.30288
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