Everest College-Colorado Springs

1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
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Tel: (719) 638-6580
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  • Our mission at Blair College is to provide men and women of all ages with the practical skills, education and training needed to excel in their chosen fields. The college thus provides an invaluable and timely service to society by preparing candidates to meet and exceed existing needs in the employment arena. We are totally committed to this objective and to the success of our students. Financial is available to those who quality.

School Highlights

Everest College-Colorado Springs serves 330 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Top Rankings

Everest College-Colorado Springs ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 400% over five years.
Everest College-Colorado Springs(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty40 staff87 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Everest College-Colorado Springs has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Everest College-Colorado Springs diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment330 students1,461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:115:1
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# Full-Time Students271 students556 students
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# Part-Time Students59 students905 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
19%
25%
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% Black
16%
5%
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% White
46%
55%
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% Hawaiian
3%
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% Two or more races
11%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.710.63
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College Completion Rate
52%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,500$33,300
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,400 is less than the state average of $17,287. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,400$17,287
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%87%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,461$5,250
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Acceptance Rate81%81%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Blair College was founded in Pueblo, Colorado as Brown's School of Business in 1897. In 1918, Mr. and Mrs. George Blair purchased Brown's Business College and renamed it Blair�s Business College. Mr. Floyd Doty assumed ownership of the College in 1938, and in 1953 the College achieved accreditation as a two-year school of business. It was among the first group of business colleges in the United States to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In 1960, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster purchased Blair Business College and acted as its president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, until late 1979. Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates. Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy of providing a quality education that emphasizes practical skills; employ a highly skilled and dedicated faculty; and cater to students seeking a strong knowledge base and the experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Blair College offers many courses online. Online courses are offered through the Internet, and interaction between the students and faculty occur using a �virtual classroom.�

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Everest College-Colorado Springs is CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (2.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 330 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,400
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
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