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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:
There are also 3 satellite sites of the college at:
Intercollegiate sports for men and women at the Pikes Peak Community College include basketball, soccer and volleyball.
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.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.
Pikes Peak Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 11,407 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Pikes Peak Community College
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5498
General Phone: (719) 502-2000
http://www.ppcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 500 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 457 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 142 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, mental health services tech |
| Business and Management | 61 | accounting technology, MIS, business management, international business, marketing |
| Engineering Technician | 59 | CAD and design, architectural engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 58 | culinary arts |
| Medical Administration | 55 | medical office management |
| Media | 53 | radio and TV tech, animation and special effects |
| Mechanics and Repair | 46 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | child development |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer networking, computer services management |
| Construction Trades | 16 | building inspection and management |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | conservation |
| Design | 12 | interior design |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Pikes Peak Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 880 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 638 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Pikes Peak Community College had a total enrollment of 11,407 students (7,743 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,249 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,973 |
| 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 63 | $47,713 | 96 | $43,576 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $47,713 | 96 | $43,576 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, 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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pikes Peak Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (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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