Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
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  • The Pima Medical Institute is a private for-profit medical career college that trains students for careers as allied health care professionals with campuses throughout the western United States.

School Highlights

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora serves 385 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
(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
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
92 staff

Student Body

The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Aurora has grown by 1504% over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Aurora diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 438% over five years.
Total Enrollment
385 students
2,252 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and community college average number of enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
385 students
743 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,509 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
385 students
536 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
20%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percentage of Asian community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
41%
6%
% White
6%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percentage of White community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
30%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the community college average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.673%
0.636%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Colorado by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2693%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
83%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,995
$10,213
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Colorado by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,882
$4,823
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pima Medical Institute-Aurora and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Colorado by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pima Medical Institute-Aurora's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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