CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs

3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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School Highlights

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs serves 143 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

Top Placements

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs places among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty17 staff54 staff
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Student Body

The student population of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs has declined by 59% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment143 students1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:130:1
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# Full-Time Students143 students670 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
15%
21%
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% Black
22%
5%
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% White
36%
57%
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% Hawaiian
2%
-
% Two or more races
10%
4%
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% Non Resident races
10%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.780.62
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,000$33,100
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $16,968 is more than the state average of $16,963. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,968$16,963
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$26,725$10,940
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate89%77%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (1.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
    Private for-profit
    598 students | 1.50 Mi2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
    Colorado Springs,  CO  80909
    (719) 632-7626     1.50598
  • National American University-Colorado Springs South
    Private for-profit
    146 students | 2.10 Mi1079 Space Center Drive, Suite 140
    Colorado Springs,  CO  80915
    (719) 208-3800     2.10146
  • Everest College-Colorado Springs
    Private, for profit
    330 students | 2.60 Mi1815 Jet Wing Drive
    Colorado Springs,  CO  80916
    (719) 638-6580     2.60330
  • Pikes Peak Community College
    Public
    13,204 students | 5.60 Mi5675 S Academy Blvd
    Colorado Springs,  CO  80906
    (719) 502-2000     5.6013,204
  • Pueblo Community College
    Public
    6,197 students | 40.50 Mi900 West Orman Avenue
    Pueblo,  CO  81004
    (719) 549-3200     40.506,197
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 143 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,968
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
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