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Community College Completion Rates in Colorado

The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Colorado are comprised of approximately 61.06% (2026-27).

The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Colorado are listed below (where sufficient data available).

Aims Community College Photo - The Fort Lupton campus is home to the Aims Community College agricultural and welding programs. Students ready to prepare for a career in agriculture, horticulture, crop and soil science, animal science, landscaping, and welding will have everything they need on the Fort Lupton campus. Workforce development and CDL training are also offered here.

Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus

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Northeastern Junior College Photo - A.J. Wilson slam dunk during the Bank of Colorado Shootout. NJC''''s athletic teams are consistently in the top 20 in the NJCAA.

Colorado Northwestern Community College Photo - The Rangely Campus in Rangely CO has a very traditional university feel with Residence Halls, Athletics, Dining Hall, Campus Life, and more. In Rangely enjoy the vast outdoors with miles of trails, the White River, Kenney Reservoir and so much more. Just an hour and a half North of Grand Junction there is tons to explore in Rangely.

Completion Rate Range: 17% 100% Avg. Completion Rate: 53%

Completion Rate for First-Time, Full-Time Students Trends (2007-2025)

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Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Completion Rate for First-Time, Full-Time Students Trends (2007-2025)

Year	Colorado
2025	61%
2024	51%
2023	55%
2022	62%
2021	56%
2020	58%
2019	46%
2018	47%
2017	47%
2015	32%
2014	34%
2013	42%
2012	41%
2011	35%
2010	37%
2008	43%
2007	48%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?

The Colorado average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 61.06% for 2026-27.

What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Colorado?

The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Colorado include Concorde Career College - Denver, Morgan Community College and Trinidad State College.

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