CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs

3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs serves 89 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,968
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
19 staff
80 staff
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Student Body

The student population of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
89 students
2,187 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
89 students
687 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,500 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
544 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
89 students
528 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
24%
22%
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% Black
14%
5%
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% White
31%
56%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
12%
4%
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% Non Resident races
10%
2%
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% Unknown races
5%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.80
0.63
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.84%
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$33,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,968 is more than the state average of $16,261. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,968
$16,261
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$25,712
$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
89%
77%
This chart displays the percent admitted of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs and the community college average percent admitted of Colorado by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs cost?
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs's private state tuition is approximately $16,968.
What is the acceptance rate of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs?
The acceptance rate of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is 89%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs's ranking?
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs located?
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,968
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

El Paso County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in El Paso County, CO is CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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