Arapahoe Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,940

7.07% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,786

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,978

18.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.8%

112 Graduates

About

Arapahoe Community College is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arapahoe Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (262 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (118 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (76 degrees).

In 2023, 1,763 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arapahoe Community College. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,101 degrees), 3.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (330 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $3,940, which is $−4,313 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arapahoe Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,345 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $3,940, which is $4,313 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,786.

In 2023, 15% of undergraduate students attending Arapahoe Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,940

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arapahoe Community College was $3,940. The cost of tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $−4,313 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arapahoe Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,786

2023 Value

0.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arapahoe Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,786. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arapahoe Community College grew by 0.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arapahoe Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,702

Room and Board

$2,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arapahoe Community College was of $12,702 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arapahoe Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

15% of undergraduate students at Arapahoe Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.25% with respect to 2022, when 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arapahoe Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arapahoe Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1345 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arapahoe Community College had a total enrollment of 13,978 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arapahoe Community College is 2,524 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,454. This means that 18.1% of students enrolled at Arapahoe Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arapahoe Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Two or More Races, 4.35% Asian, 2.8% Black or African American, 0.415% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arapahoe Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arapahoe Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,978 students. The full-time enrollment at Arapahoe Community College is 2,524 and the part-time enrollment is 11,454. This means that 18.1% of students enrolled at Arapahoe Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arapahoe Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,970 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,218 enrolled students
Two or More Races
696 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arapahoe Community College is 64.2% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Two or More Races, 4.35% Asian, 2.8% Black or African American, 0.415% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 810 students (5.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 407 more women than men received degrees from Arapahoe Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College is white (1,101 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (330 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arapahoe Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (262 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (118 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (76 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arapahoe Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (450 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Police officers (135,674 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,089 people), Other managers (75,422 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (40,416 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,051 people).

The most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (450 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (122 degrees), and Protective Services (92 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (450 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (122 degrees), and Protective Services (92 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Computer Systems Design (586,713 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (340,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (296,515 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (152,780 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (124,519 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arapahoe Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
262 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
118 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Arapahoe Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 262 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Arapahoe Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

678

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,085

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 678 degrees were awarded to men at Arapahoe Community College, which is 0.625 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,085).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arapahoe Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Arapahoe Community College in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.1 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 179 degrees were awarded to men at Arapahoe Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.52 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 11% of students graduating from Arapahoe Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arapahoe Community College is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.04% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,101 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
330 degrees awarded
Asian
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arapahoe Community College is white (1,101 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (330 degrees).

6.35% of degree recipients (112 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
671 degrees awarded
White Male
430 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
219 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arapahoe Community College is white female (671 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (430 degrees).

Operations

Arapahoe Community College employs 116 Professors. Most academics at Arapahoe Community College are Female Professor (69), and Male Professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 81 employees, Management, with 59 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$40M

2023 Salaries

21.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arapahoe Community College paid a median of $40M in salaries, a 21.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.06% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.24M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arapahoe Community College paid a total of $9.24M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College was Professor with 116 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 81 employees, Management with 59 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College was Female Professor with 69 employees, and Male Professor with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arapahoe Community College.

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