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Pikes Peak Community College is found in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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 media and security and law enforcement.
Pikes Peak Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 10,619 in 2005 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) 576-7711
Admissions Phone: (866) 411-7722
http://www.ppcc.edu
Pikes Peak Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 528 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 441 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 188 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Business And Management | 76 | business management, accounting technology, MIS |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 70 | dental assistant, phlebotomy, mental health services tech, pharmacy tech |
| Engineering Technician | 66 | CAD and design, architectural engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 62 | medical office management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 57 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Media | 56 | animation and special effects, radio and TV tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 36 | culinary arts |
| Construction Trades | 36 | building inspection and management |
| Production Trades | 33 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer networking, computer services management |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | conservation |
| Design | 5 | interior design |
Number of programs and degrees for Pikes Peak Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 975 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 595 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 168 | 17 |
In 2005, Pikes Peak Community College had a total enrollment of 10,619 students (6,152 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 97% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (866) 411-7722
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,902 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,410 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 67 | $44,627 | 95 | $39,956 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $44,627 | 95 | $39,956 |
*: 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
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
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
Occupational Safety and Health 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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pikes Peak Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 placement 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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