Top El Paso County Community Colleges
- For the 2019-20 school year, there are 4 top community colleges in El Paso County, Colorado, serving 15,369 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 78% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 34:1.
Top El Paso County Community Colleges (2019-20)
- 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
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