Pickens Technical College

500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Pickens Technical College serves 1,060 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • 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

The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pickens Technical College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
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
57 staff
56 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pickens Technical College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pickens Technical College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,060 students
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
1,060 students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,068 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,060 students
641 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
26%
% Black
14%
8%
% White
23%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$33,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
82%
Acceptance Rate
50%
91%
Source: 2025 (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 91%. Pickens Technical College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
What is Pickens Technical College's ranking?
Pickens Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, 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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