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 same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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 stayed relatively flat 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
80 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
70
46

Student Body

The student population of Pueblo Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same 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
2,187 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Pueblo Community College and community college average number of enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Pueblo Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,954 students
687 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,591 students
1,500 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Pueblo Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pueblo Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
532 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,954 students
528 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Pueblo Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,591 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pueblo Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
34%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pueblo Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pueblo Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
54%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pueblo Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pueblo Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Pueblo Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pueblo Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Pueblo Community College and the community college average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pueblo Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.61%
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$33,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pueblo Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Colorado by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,290 is more than the state average of $4,455. 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 $10,707. The out-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,290
$4,455
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Pueblo Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$19,150
$10,707
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pueblo Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Amounts listed are tuition only. Online tuition rates higher.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
87%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pueblo Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pueblo Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pueblo Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Colorado-ADN 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: 2021 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pueblo Community College cost?
Pueblo Community College's tuition is approximately $5,290 for In-State students and $19,150 for Out-State students.
What schools are Pueblo Community College often compared to?
Pueblo Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Pikes Peak Community College by visitors of our site.
In what neighborhood is Pueblo Community College located?
Pueblo Community College is located in the Aberdeen neighborhood of Pueblo, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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

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For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,455 per year for in-state students and $10,707 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,261 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Colorado community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Colorado is Colorado Heights University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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