Best Arapahoe County Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 27,469 students in Arapahoe County County, Colorado.
The top ranked community colleges in Arapahoe County, CO include Arapahoe Community College, Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology and Concorde Career College-Aurora.
Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top Ranked Arapahoe County Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Arapahoe Community College
Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus
Public
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 797-4222
| 18,370 students
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo
Private for-profit
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
| 306 students
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Public
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
| 731 students
Community College of Aurora
Public
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
| 7,835 students
Platt College-Aurora
Private for-profit
3100 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 369-5151
| 227 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Arapahoe County, CO

Community Colleges in Arapahoe County, CO (Closed)

School
Location
Students
350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011
(954) 400-2000
| 187 students
8242 South University Blvd, Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 542-7000
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Arapahoe County, CO?
There are 5 community colleges serving 27,469 students in Arapahoe County, CO.
What is community college diversity score in Arapahoe County, CO?
Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Arapahoe County, CO?
Community colleges in Arapahoe County, CO are approximately 45% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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