Top Adams County Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Adams County, Colorado, serving 21,011 students.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 36:1.
Top Adams County Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- DeVry University-ColoradoPrivate, for profit1870 W 122nd Ave
Denver, CO 80234
(303)280-7400 964 students - Everest College-ThorntonPrivate, for profit9065 Grant St
Denver, CO 80229
(303)457-2757 342 students - 3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303)404-5000 18,761 students - Pima Medical Institute-DenverPrivate, for profit7475 Dakin St Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303)426-1800 944 students - Prince Institute-Rocky MountainsPrivate, for profit9051 Harlan Street, Unit 20
Westminster, CO 80031
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