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Arapahoe Community College

5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
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School Highlights

Arapahoe Community College serves 15,012 students (19% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 15,012 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,343
  • Out-state tuition: $10,108
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 261 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Arapahoe Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
261 staff
56 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Arapahoe Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The Arapahoe Community College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,012 students
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
58:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
2,847 students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
12,165 students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
710 students
434 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,847 students
641 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,165 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
63%
49%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
47%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$32,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,343 is less than the state average of $3,712. The in-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,108 is less than the state average of $10,526. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,343
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,108
$10,526
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2023-2024 for 15 credit hours in person courses, does not include fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,050
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Institute of Architect StudentsAnimal Advocacy
Astronomy ClubClay Club
Computer ClubConcurrent Enrollment Club
Disc GolfEquality Club
Film ClubHistory Club
Japanese ClubJewelry Club
Motorsports ClubOutdoors Club
Paralegal ClubParkour Club
Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyPsychology Club
Running ClubSciQuest
Skills USAStudent Government
Student Veterans AssociationSustainability Club
Tennis ClubThink Tank
Transfer ClubWriters Studio Club

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • ACC is an innovative, learning-centered community college. With more than 55 years of service to our community and locations in LIttleton, Lone Tree and Castle Rock, our highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff assure your success. We offer more than 100 Degrees and Certificates ranging from computer science, automotive technology, mortuary science, nursing, interior design and criminal justice. ACC also offers a Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Bachelor's of Applied Science in Emergency Service Administration and a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Advanced Parametic Practitioner. We also have a collaborative partnership with Colorado State University at our Sturm Collaboration Campus where you can acheive Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting, Marketing, Cybersecurity and Secure Software. Start at ACC and Move Mountains Anywhere! After achieving your Associate Degree, you can go directly into the workforce or transfer your credits to complete your Bachelor's Degree at a Colorado 4-year Institution. ACC will help you with every step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Arapahoe Community College cost?
Arapahoe Community College's tuition is approximately $2,343 for In-State students and $10,108 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Arapahoe Community College?
The acceptance rate of Arapahoe Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What is Arapahoe Community College's ranking?
Arapahoe Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Largest student body and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 15,012 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,343
  • Out-state tuition: $10,108
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Arapahoe County, CO is Community College of Aurora. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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