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Aims Community College, ‘Aims’, is a two year college, established in 1967. The first class of the college graduated in 1969. The college offers more than 125 degree and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers continuing education programs. The main campus is located in downtown Greeley but Aims operates other campuses at Fort Lupton and Loveland as well. Aims offers online education programs to the students.
Aims has an active campus life. Angle newspaper, the Toilet Paper and Aims Magazine are the student-run publications of the college. It also has Aims TV which is connected via cable to the Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Lupton campuses.
Aims is found in Greeley, CO. Greeley is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Aims.
The school is known for its programs in media, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Aims accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 4,588 in 2007 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Aims Community College
5401 W. 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80632
General Phone: (970) 330-8008
http://www.aims.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 346 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 192 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 127 | fire protection, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 62 | MIS, accounting technology, marketing |
| Production Trades | 28 | welding |
| Media | 27 | graphic communications, communications tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 25 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | radiographer, surgical tech, pharmacy tech |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child development, child care management |
| Office And Administration | 15 | office data entry, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | engineering technology |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical office management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | alternative medicine |
| Construction Trades | 6 | construction manager |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Aims in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 425 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 421 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 71 | 9 |
In 2007, Aims had a total enrollment of 4,588 students (2,670 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 30 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Greeley, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,442 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid:
Aims participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 758200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $53,235 | 20 | $52,996 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $50,408 | 7 | $46,062 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $46,957 | 5 | $49,753 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $41,723 | 15 | $42,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $48,696 | 47 | $48,189 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aims Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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