Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings
  • 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:

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.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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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