Pueblo Community College

900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
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Tel: (719) 549-3200
www.pueblocc.edu
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  • 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%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 405 teachers has grown by 106% over five years.
Pueblo Community College(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty405 staff87 staff
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School CalendarLink to 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 Enrollment6,545 students1,461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio16:115:1
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# Full-Time Students1,954 students556 students
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# Part-Time Students4,591 students905 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
34%
25%
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% Black
4%
5%
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% White
54%
55%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score0.590.63
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College Completion Rate
19%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,900$33,300
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$19,150$10,421
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Tuition NotesAmounts listed are tuition only. Online tuition rates higher.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%87%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,438$11,634
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered3 sports
SportsFootball, Soccer, VolleyballFootball, 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
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pueblo Community College is Pikes Peak Community College (35.4 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 6,545 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,290
  • Out-state tuition: $19,150
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
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For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,768 per year for in-state students and $10,421 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 72%. 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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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