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Public University
Arapahoe Community College
Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado, offers hands-on learning with expert faculty and a strong sense of community. As a public institution, it provides over 100 degrees and certificates alongside specialized programs at its multiple campuses.
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$9,786AVG NET PRICE
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14KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Littleton, COSuburb: Large
THE SIGNATURE
Arapahoe Community College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Arapahoe Community College is a public four-year institution located in Littleton, Colorado, serving a student body of approximately 13,978. The college emphasizes hands-on learning supported by expert faculty within a vibrant community environment known as the Puma Community. Students can access over 100 degrees and certificates at its main Littleton campus while also pursuing associate degrees or bachelor's degrees through partnerships at the Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock.
The institution is recognized for its diverse academic offerings, including seven bachelor's degree programs and numerous pathways with specialized accreditation. Beyond academics, the college provides extensive support through financial aid totaling over $15 million annually, career services, and transfer agreements with more than 30 four-year colleges or universities to facilitate student advancement.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded1965
SettingSuburb: Large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can apply through various pathways including concurrent enrollment, transfer credit evaluations, and prior learning assessments to match their skills and interests with available degrees or certificates. The admissions team offers personalized assistance via in-person visits, phone calls, or virtual appointments to help navigate the application process for different student types.
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedNo application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$4,308/yr
Out-of-state: $16,542/yr. Colorado residents pay roughly 74% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$9,786/yr
▼ 13% since 2020-2115% receive aid
Average aid package $6,830.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Arapahoe Community College features seven bachelor's degree programs alongside a comprehensive catalog of associate degrees and certificates offered across its Littleton, Castle Rock, and Legacy campuses. The college holds specialized accreditation for 11 programs and is recognized within the Colorado Community College System for having the greatest number of concurrent enrollment students.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
25:1
6-year graduation rate
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First-year retention
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Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
3
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.72.7%
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.18.2%
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).9.1%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
Suburb: Large
IN CONTEXT
Arapahoe Community College vs. peer institutions
How Arapahoe Community College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Arapahoe Community College
$9,786
Aims Community College
$7,651
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$48,341
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
81.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
71.3%
71.3% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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