- Our mission is to provide high quality, educational opportunities accessible to all, with a focus on student success and community needs.
School Highlights
Pikes Peak State College serves 12,556 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 12,556 students
- In-state tuition: $3,227
- Out-state tuition: $12,525
- Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pikes Peak State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 330 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Pikes Peak State College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
330 staff
56 staff
Student Body
The student population of Pikes Peak State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Pikes Peak State College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,556 students
2,084 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
4,558 students
671 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
7,998 students
1,413 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,556 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,558 students
641 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,998 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
26%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
47%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$33,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,227 is less than the state average of $3,712. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,525 is more than the state average of $10,526. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,227
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,525
$10,526
Tuition Notes
$169.10 per credit hour for residents with COF
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
82%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,059
$10,981
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,455
$5,000
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Whether your educational goal is to complete a two-year degree for transfer to a four-year college or university, or a two-year vocational degree or certificate emphasizing specific occupational or vocational skill, Pikes Peak Community College can help you. Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) provides networked computing services to students, faculty and staff. Services provided by the department include Internet access, online course support using Blackboard, computer classroom, lab and office hardware and software support to include LCD and overhead projectors, telecommunications, video conferencing, training for faculty and staff, application development for the college as well as for the Community Colleges of Colorado (CCofC), and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies consistent with the mission of the college. Today, PPCC has grown and expanded to become the largest postsecondary educational institution in Colorado Springs and offers the most widely accessible and affordable education in the region. Serving the residents of El Paso, Teller, and Elbert Counties, PPCC offers more than 125 programs of study in transfer liberal arts and sciences areas and career and technical training. Currently, Pikes Peak Community College helps over 16,000 people each year begin their education, advance their careers, and enrich their lives. Our average graduating student has student loans of approx $6,000. The College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pikes Peak State College cost?
Pikes Peak State College's tuition is approximately $3,227 for In-State students and $12,525 for Out-State students.
What is Pikes Peak State College's ranking?
Pikes Peak State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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