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Founded in 1965, Arapahoe Community College or ACC was the first community college to open in the Denver area. It enrolls around 20,000 credit and non-credit students annually. ACC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
ACC comprises two convenient campuses, the main Campus in Littleton and a Douglas County campus. The academic divisions of the college include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health, Math, Business and Professional Services, Science and Engineering and Police Academy.
The institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal support.
Arapahoe can be found in Littleton, CO (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Arapahoe.
The most common majors at the school are in design and engineering technician.
Arapahoe is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 6,538 students were enrolled in Arapahoe. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide an accessible, responsive, learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional, and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity, and innovation."
More complete details are provided below.
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160-9002
General Phone: (303) 797-4222
http://www.arapahoe.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 259 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 196 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Engineering Technician | 121 | architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 90 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | phlebotomy, medical lab tech, allied health and medical assisting, pharmacy tech |
| Design | 60 | interior design, graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 56 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Law | 53 | legal assistant |
| Business and Management | 42 | business management, accounting technology, banking, sales and marketing, human resources, business administration |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 29 | funeral and mortuary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | child development |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | network management, computer networking, computer support, computer and info science |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 12 | real estate |
| Office and Administration | 11 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry, construction manager |
| Hospitality | 1 | travel services |
Number of programs and degrees for Arapahoe in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 506 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 440 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 129 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Arapahoe had a total enrollment of 6,538 students (4,248 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 97% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Littleton, 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 | $ 2,227 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,151 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
Financial Aid:
Arapahoe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134600)
Arapahoe has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $50,222 | 66 | $49,524 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $50,222 | 66 | $49,524 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arapahoe Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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