Concorde Career College-Aurora
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(303)861-1151
School Highlights
- Concorde Career College-Aurora serves 761 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 36%.
- Concorde Career College-Aurora is one of 6 community colleges within Arapahoe County, CO.
- The nearest community college to Concorde Career College-Aurora is Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology (2.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Concorde Career College-Aurora places among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
| Concorde Career College-Aurora | (CO) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 28 staff | 40 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 11 | 8 |
| Total Enrollment | 761 students | 1,643 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 761 students | 742 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 31% | 17% |
| % Black | 10% | 5% |
| % White | 37% | 64% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 15% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 58% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $33,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | 89% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $11,730 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,139 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 69% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Concorde Career College-Aurora is Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal TechnologyPrivate, for profit489 students | 2.30 Mi1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303)751-8700 2.30489 - Johnson & Wales University-DenverPrivate, non-profit1,391 students | 2.90 Mi7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(303)256-9300 2.901,391 - 7,617 students | 3.40 Mi16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)360-4700 3.407,617 - Everest College-AuroraPrivate, for profit328 students | 3.50 Mi14280 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303)745-6244 3.50328 - Platt College-AuroraPrivate, for profit208 students | 4.10 Mi3100 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
3033695151 4.10208
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