Arapahoe Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Colorado residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 5,383 students.
About This School
Arapahoe Community College is a public institution located in Littleton, Colorado with approximately 5,383 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,571 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $40,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is a public community college in Littleton, Colorado. It was founded in 1965 as the first community college in the Denver area.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,790/year and a median debt of only $6,500 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable, making this a reasonable option for students who need an affordable path to a certificate or transfer degree. However, the 27% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — so ask yourself honestly whether you have the structure and support in place to be in that minority. If you're using this as a stepping stone to a four-year school or a specific trade program and you have a clear plan, it can work; if you're undecided and need a lot of academic guidance, the outcomes data suggests the environment may not provide enough of it.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,383 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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