Pickens Technical College

500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Pickens Technical College serves 926 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pickens Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Pickens Technical College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
92 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pickens Technical College has declined by 26% over five years.
The Pickens Technical College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
926 students
2,252 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
918 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
918 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
25%
% Black
48%
6%
% White
2%
49%
% Hawaiian
27%
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$33,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pickens Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Pickens Technical College is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 98%.
What is Pickens Technical College's ranking?
Pickens Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Arapahoe County, CO is Community College of Aurora. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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