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Aurora Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Aurora

There are at least 8 colleges in Aurora, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,508 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,006 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Aurora; see particularly Denver, Lakewood, Westminster, and Littleton colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Colorado Colleges.

Aurora QuickSchools™

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Cambridge College
Aurora, Colorado

Cambridge College (CC) provides hands-on training for adults who want to advance their career while they are still having a life of their own.

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Denver School of Massage Therapy
Aurora, Colorado

  • Programs: Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework
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Empire Beauty Schools
Aurora, Colorado

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Everest College
Aurora, Colorado

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Aurora Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Community College of Aurora
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, Colorado 80011-9036

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, fire-fighting, general studies, office management, MIS, science tech, child development, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,885 students, 2,493 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Pickens Technical College
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, Colorado 80011-9307

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: computer networking, cosmetology, commercial art, licensed practical nurse, dental assistant, diesel mechanics, drafting, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 932 students, 822 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Concorde Career Colleges
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, Colorado 80010-4314

  • Programs: medical assistant, health and medical administrative, dental assistant, licensed practical nurse, surgical tech, registered nursing, radiation therapist, respiratory therapy assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 626 students, 626 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Xenon International Academy
2231 S Peoria
Aurora, Colorado 80014

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, hair styling, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 65 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Denver Colleges28554,63681,8085,327
Golden Colleges117,1594,5601,108
Lakewood Colleges6144,1269,929656
Littleton Colleges340,3407,396188
Westminster Colleges5100,94015,420 

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