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Community College of Aurora

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO · City · 3,250 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) in Colorado is a highly diverse, federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution renowned for providing affordable, high-quality associate degrees and seamless transfer pathways to the state's top four-year universities. Prospective students are particularly drawn to its nationally acclaimed Colorado Film School—one of the premier film programs in the Rocky Mountain region—as well as robust, career-focused pathways in nursing, emergency medical services, and STEM. Spanning two vibrant campuses (CentreTech and Lowry), CCA offers an inclusive and supportive culture featuring small class sizes, active student organizations, and a unique emphasis on equity and student success that ensures every learner feels valued and prepared for the workforce.


Wikipedia:The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a public community college in Aurora, Colorado. It is part of the Colorado Community College System. CCA serves over 10,000 students annually at its CentreTech Campus in Aurora; Lowry Campus at the former Lowry Air Force Base; and through online classes.

Location
Aurora, CO, 80011-9036 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,275
Out-of-state COA
$29,875
Avg net price
$8,656
In-state tuition
$4,470
Out-of-state tuition
$17,070
Books & supplies
$1,460/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,305
$30–48k
$6,611
$48–75k
$9,726
$75–110k
$12,409
$110k+
$16,700
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
33%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,842
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,592
Median debt
$10,500
Monthly loan payment
$111
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,201$11,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$21,250
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$25,239
Independent students
60%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
25%
Hispanic
34%
Black
23%
Asian
6%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$1M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,866/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,489
Federal loan rate
6%

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