Top Colorado Springs Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 4 top community colleges in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 15,369 students.
- Colorado Springs community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.65 (view national diversity statistics).
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 34:1.
Top Colorado Springs, CO Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- CollegeAmerica-Colorado SpringsPrivate, non-profit3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)622-3600 350 students - Everest College-Colorado SpringsPrivate, for profit1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)638-6580 330 students - 2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)632-7626 742 students - 5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719)502-2000 13,947 students
Recent Articles
The Online Education Initiative will greatly expand course offerings for community college students, while making the transfer process between institutions much more smooth. The Initiative has its critics, however, who decry the loss of local control over education.
A recent study reveals that job applicants with a credential or associate’s degree from a community college have slightly better chances of getting a job interview than students who attend a for-profit college or university. Since community colleges are much more budget friendly than for-profit institutions and have much better job placement results, community colleges are a much better option for employment-minded students.
After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.
