Community College of Aurora
About Community College of Aurora
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The Community College of Aurora teaches in the eastern suburbs of Denver, in one of the most diverse cities in the country, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Film and video production is among its largest programs, alongside allied health.
Founded
1983
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Students
3,250
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,470
Out-of-state: $17,070
Avg Net Price
$8,656
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,592
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60.9%
Transfer Out
24%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$6.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 33.5% graduation rate is below average, but 60.9% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,470
In-State
$17,070
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,275
After Financial Aid
$8,656
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,305
Receive Grants
16.1%
Take Loans
6.5%
Tuition is $4,470/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,656.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Community College of Aurora fund their education.
While in School
16.1%
Get Grants
Free money
6.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,239
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Community College of Aurora.
Gender
60.2%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,250
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.1%
First-Gen
27 yrs
Avg Age
16.1%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 27, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 51.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
3,250
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Community College of Auroraearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,592
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$39K
487 grads
1yr Earnings
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$21K
47 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$82K
26 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer Science
—
12 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$58K
10 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
9 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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