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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, Colorado (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 security and law enforcement.
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 2005, 7,132 students were enrolled in Arapahoe. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160-9002
General Phone: (303) 797-4222
Admissions Phone: (303) 797-5621
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 797-5661
http://www.arapahoe.edu
Arapahoe awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 168 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 118 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 113 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 81 | business administration, business management, accounting technology, sales, banking |
| Medical Support And Technology | 80 | hematology tech, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Design | 74 | interior design, graphic design |
| Engineering Technician | 59 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technology |
| Law | 47 | legal assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | physical therapist assistant |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 33 | funeral and mortuary |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | network management, web design, computer services management |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | child development |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Construction Trades | 6 | construction |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Arapahoe in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 525 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 217 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 163 | 15 |
In 2005, Arapahoe had a total enrollment of 7,132 students (3,855 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 797-5621
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,898 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,435 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
Financial Aid:
Arapahoe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 797-5661
Arapahoe has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $41,577 | 61 | $41,031 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $41,577 | 61 | $41,031 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
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 ADMINSTRATION
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
Hematology Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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