Community College of Aurora
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,346 students.
About This School
Community College of Aurora is a public institution located in Aurora, Colorado with approximately 3,346 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,466 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college journey — at just $7,466/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, graduates tend to earn around $38,400 a decade after enrolling, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer program rather than a final destination for career-focused credentials.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,346 undergraduates).
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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.
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