Pueblo Community College
- Pueblo Community College is a public, nondenominational, coeducational, two-year institution currently operating on the semester system. PCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Off-campus programs have been designed to serve the college-area communities in the most practical and economically efficient manner possible; in effect, off-campus services take classes to sites that are more convenient for area residents. Courses are offered at the Fremont Campus in Canon City and the Southwest Colorado Community College East and West campuses located the Durango-Cortez area. Financial aid is available to those who qualify
School Highlights
Pueblo Community College serves 6,545 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,545 students
- In-state tuition: $5,290
- Out-state tuition: $19,150
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 405 teachers has grown by 106% over five years.
Pueblo Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
405 staff
87 staff
Number of Programs Offered
70
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pueblo Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Pueblo Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,545 students
1,461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,954 students
556 students
# Part-Time Students
4,591 students
905 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
578 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
25%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
54%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
College Completion Rate
19%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,290 is more than the state average of $3,768. The in-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $19,150 is more than the state average of $10,421. The out-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,290
$3,768
Out-State Tuition Fees
$19,150
$10,421
Tuition Notes
Amounts listed are tuition only. Online tuition rates higher.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,438
$11,634
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Football, Soccer, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Colorado-ADN Club, Culinary Arts Club, Dental Assisting Student Organization, Dented Circle, Disability Student Support Mentoring Organization, Engineering, Fire Science Club, History Club, Mathematics (STEM) Club, Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club, President's Leadership Program, PS CARE, Respiratory Care Club, Science, Skills USA, Spectrum, Student American dental Hygienists Association (SCADHA), Technology, Thoroughly Well Read (Book Club), Trio Student Support Service’s (TRiO SSS) Club, TRiO Upward Bound
Arts and Music Programs:
Panther Players
Art Club, Colorado-ADN Club, Culinary Arts Club, Dental Assisting Student Organization, Dented Circle, Disability Student Support Mentoring Organization, Engineering, Fire Science Club, History Club, Mathematics (STEM) Club, Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club, President's Leadership Program, PS CARE, Respiratory Care Club, Science, Skills USA, Spectrum, Student American dental Hygienists Association (SCADHA), Technology, Thoroughly Well Read (Book Club), Trio Student Support Service’s (TRiO SSS) Club, TRiO Upward Bound
Arts and Music Programs:
Panther Players
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Pueblo Community College, located in Pueblo, Colorado, is a public, non-denominational, co-educational, two-year institution that was founded in 1933 and is currently operating on the semester system. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Enrollment at Pueblo Community College has more than doubled over the past decade, and the College now has campuses in Pueblo, Canon City, Durango and Cortez. PCC offers more than three dozen certificate and degree programs including 13 Health programs. PCC constantly strives to provide students with modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and comprehensive technical and transfer programs that will prepare students either for the job market or for transferring to four-year institutions. Students have access to a wide range of academic support services, counseling and advising services, and student activities. In addition to offering a full range of associate degrees and certificates at the Pueblo Campus; Pueblo Community College offers courses at various locations through the Fremont Campus in Canon City, and the Southwest Center in Cortez and Durango. All off-campus, college-credit and non-credit classes meet the same high-quality standards as those taught on campus.
Profile last updated: 07/22/2022
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