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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%.
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,142 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
9,646 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
638 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
11,788 students
528 students
# 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%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
68%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
40%
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
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 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,108 is less than the state average of $10,371. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,343
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,108
$10,371
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2023-2024 for 15 credit hours in person courses, does not include fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,050
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
62%
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
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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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