- 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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
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
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
385 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
385 students
536 students
# 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%
% Asian
20%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
25%
% Black
41%
6%
% White
6%
49%
% Hawaiian
30%
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,995
$10,213
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,882
$4,823
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Aurora is Community College of Aurora (2.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
2.2 miles
Enrollment: 11,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $3,394 Out-state tuition: $12,692 Minority enrollment: 72%
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
2.4 miles
Enrollment: 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 81% In-state tuition: $32,900 Out-state tuition: $32,900 Minority enrollment: 60%
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Private for-profit
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
2.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 83% Minority enrollment: 77%
Platt College-Aurora
Private for-profit
5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100 N
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 369-5151
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 369-5151
2.7 miles
Enrollment: 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 58% Private-state tuition: $20,536 Minority enrollment: 55%
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-4910
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-4910
3.0 miles
Enrollment: 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 98%
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