Arapahoe Community College
Public certificate school in Littleton, CO that costs an average of $8,551 a year after financial aid and graduates 28% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,551
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
28%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,779
PublicLarge suburb5,383 undergraduates
Cost of Arapahoe Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,730 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,626 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $17,666 |
| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,551 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,486 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,901 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,150 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,779 |
| $110,001+ | $15,248 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Arapahoe Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 28% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $49,835 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,779 |
| Rank in Colorado (earnings) | 2nd of 39 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $13,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $148 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 11% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.0% |
Majors and programs at Arapahoe Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $86,526 | $25,813 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 13 | — | — |
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 149 | $62,300 | $4,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 285 | $50,073 | $6,125 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 32 | $46,002 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 43 | $44,358 | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 40 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 131 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 52 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 8 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 168 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 30 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 39 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 38 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 473 | — | $9,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 183 | — | $8,113 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 118 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (44)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 154 | $73,297 | $19,500 |
| Legal Support Services | 11 | $60,533 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 37 | $57,903 | $9,500 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 82 | $54,973 | $13,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 26 | $50,364 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 946 | $41,469 | $11,062 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 94 | $39,058 | $15,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 42 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 48 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 25 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 127 | — | $12,150 |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 11 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | — | — |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — |
| Journalism | 2 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology | 18 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 43 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood | $5,311 | — | $50,999 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver | $8,591 | — | $39,117 |
| Aims Community College | Greeley | $2,470 | — | $47,170 |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo | $10,810 | — | $41,726 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | $14,808 | 82% | $51,221 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs | $8,218 | — | $50,407 |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster | $7,972 | — | $50,752 |
| Trinidad State College | Trinidad | $6,042 | — | $40,070 |
About Arapahoe Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Littleton, CO |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 5,383 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | arapahoe.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Arapahoe Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,730 a year (tuition and fees: $4,626 in-state, $17,666 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,551 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,486.
How much do Arapahoe Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,779 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 39 similar colleges in Colorado. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($86,526 a year after graduation).
What is Arapahoe Community College's graduation rate?
28% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.