For the 2025 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 17,865 students in El Paso County County, Colorado.
The top ranked community college in El Paso County, CO is Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs.
El Paso County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 21:1.
Top Ranked El Paso County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
| 363 students
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
330 South El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
| 42 students
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
2766 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
| 56 students
Everest College-Colorado Springs
Private, for profit
1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 638-6580
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 638-6580
| 330 students
2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
| 1,174 students
National American University-Colorado Springs South
Private for-profit
1079 Space Center Drive, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
| 146 students
Pikes Peak State College
Public
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
| 15,754 students
Community Colleges in El Paso County, CO (Closed)
School
Location
Students
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (Closed 2024)
Private not-for-profit
3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600
| 89 students
6050 Erin Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in El Paso County, CO?
There are 7 community colleges serving 17,865 students in El Paso County, CO.
What is community college diversity score in El Paso County, CO?
Community colleges in El Paso County, CO have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in El Paso County, CO?
Community colleges in El Paso County, CO have approximately 48% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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