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Pikes Peak Community College

Pikes Peak Community College

Pikes Peak Community College is one of the largest higher education institutions in the Pikes Peak region. It was established in 1968 as a community college. The college offers over 100 programs in liberal arts and sciences. There are also several transfer and career technical education courses available. Students can study here for 2 years and transfer to any 4-year college or university.

The Pikes Peak Community College operates through a number of campuses. These include the:

  • Centennial Campus
  • Downtown Studio Campus
  • Rampart Range Campus
  • Falcon Campus

There are also 3 satellite sites of the college at:

  • Air Force Academy Education Center
  • Fort Carson Education Center
  • Peterson Air Force Base Education Center

Intercollegiate sports for men and women at the Pikes Peak Community College include basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Overview of Pikes Peak Community College

Pikes Peak Community College is found in Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Pikes Peak Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.

Pikes Peak Community College Selectivity

Pikes Peak Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 11,407 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pikes Peak Community College

Pikes Peak Community College
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5498
General Phone: (719) 502-2000
http://www.ppcc.edu

Pikes Peak Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine492EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Liberal Arts473liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation
Security And Law Enforcement169criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services
Engineering Technician78CAD and design, architectural engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, drafting, electronics tech
Medical Support And Technology56dental assistant, phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, mental health services tech
Mechanics And Repair55autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Family And Social Work52child development
Cooking And Culinary Arts45culinary arts, restaurant and catering management
Medical Administration45medical office management
Business And Management43business management, accounting technology, MIS
Media32radio and TV tech, animation and special effects
Law29legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering15computer services management, computer networking
Production Trades15welding, machine shop assistant
Conservation And Resource Management12conservation
Construction Trades9building inspection and management
Design7interior design

Number of programs and degrees for Pikes Peak Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree85230
Award of less than 1 academic year63023
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14515

Student Body

In 2007, Pikes Peak Community College had a total enrollment of 11,407 students (6,646 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black8%
Hispanic11%
Asian4%
American Indian2%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1920%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2917%
30-349%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado98%

Pikes Peak Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time37 %

Pikes Peak Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, 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.

Pikes Peak Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,051
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,773
Books and supplies$ 1,698

Financial Aid:
Pikes Peak Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 889600)

Pikes Peak Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6689

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year64$47,79089$43,435
All faculty totalacademic year64$47,79089$43,435

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pikes Peak Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN
Interior Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other

Pikes Peak Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pikes Peak Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Pikes Peak Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pikes Peak Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Pikes Peak Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Pikes Peak Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Pikes Peak Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Pikes Peak Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Pikes Peak Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Pikes Peak Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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