Arapahoe Community College
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- Undecided about college? Who isn`t? These uncertain times have forced some tough questions. Stay close to home. ACC has three campuses in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock and online. We`re flexible. Online, in-class, or a mixture of both, we`re prepared for whatever the fall semester throws at us. You will advance your education, and with ACC`s transfer agreements, you can move on to your dream school. You will 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 19,427 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.
School News
- ACC and Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Partner for Virtual Work Readiness Program - 11/05/2020 - Arapahoe Community College and Arapahoe/Douglas Works! are partnering to offer the Virtual Work Readiness Program for displaced workers who have lost their job due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are ...moreseeking workforce opportunities. hide
Top Placements
Arapahoe Community College places 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)
School Overview
The teacher population of 707 teachers has grown by 200% over five years.
| Arapahoe Community College | (CO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 707 staff | 54 staff |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 38 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Astronomy Club, Clay Club, Communications Club, Computer Club, Computer Repair Club, CRU, Cyber Security Club, Dance Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Elevate, Emergency Management Services Club, Game Design Guild, Gamers Club, Gay and Ready to Slay, Interior Design Club, Japanese Club, Jewelry Club, Makers Club, Motorsports Club, Multimedia Graphic Design Club, Music Technology Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Outdoor Club, Paralegal Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Photography Club, Physical Therapy Assistant Club, Running Club, SciQuest, Scrubs (pre-nursing), Seven Thunders, Skills USA, Spanish Club, Student Government, Student Veterans Association, Study Abroad Association, Transfer Club, Writers Studio Club |
Source: 2019 (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 and Bachelor's of Applied Science in Emergency Service Administration. 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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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Arapahoe Community College is Westwood College-Denver South (3.5 miles away).
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- Westwood College-Denver SouthPrivate, for profit236 students | 3.50 Mi3150 S Sheridan Blvd
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(303) 937-4200 3.70154 - National American University-CentennialPrivate for-profit129 students | 4.20 Mi8242 South University Blvd, Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 542-7000 4.20129 - Colorado School of Healing ArtsPrivate for-profit98 students | 7.00 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320 7.0098 - CollegeAmerica-DenverPrivate not-for-profit123 students | 7.10 Mi1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740 7.10123
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