Fact Sheet
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a two-year public, open access institution in Aurora, Colorado and is one of 13 community colleges in the Colorado Community College System. The school of choice for nearly 11,000 students representing over 60 countries, CCA’s service area includes more than 680,000 residents in Arapahoe, Adams, and Denver counties, and its student population reflects the broad diversity of this area. The college offers more than 90 degrees and certificate programs for students seeking to enhance their current skill set, pursue employment, or transfer to a four-year college or university upon graduation.
Overview
| Founded | 1983 |
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Campus Locations |
CentreTech Campus Lowry Campus |
| President | Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven |
| Mascot | Red Fox |
| Vision | We aspire to be the college where every student succeeds. |
| Mission | CCA serves our diverse community by providing high quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. |
| Values | Respect, Collaboration, Quality, Access, Diversity, Inclusion |
| Institutional Outcomes |
Career and Transfer Readiness, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cultural Competence |
| Inclusive Excellence |
You matter. You are valued. You belong. |
| Economic Impact |
CCA students and alumni generated $216.1 million in added income for the CCA Service area in 2016.1 |
| Accreditation |
CCA is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditation agencies in the United States. |
| 1 Source: EMSI report: Economic Value of CCA | |
Fall 2018 Enrollment (Head Count) |
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7,982 |
| College Students | 4,591 |
| Concurrent Enrollment Students* | 3,391 |
 Part-Time 82.0% Full-Time 18.0% |
 Female 58.0% Male 41.9%
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*Concurrent Enrollment allows qualified high school students to obtain both high school and college level credit from the same course. |
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Concurrent EnrollmentCCA serves over 4,600 concurrent enrollment students annually through active partnerships with over 30 high schools from the following school districts: |
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| Aurora Public Schools | |
| Cherry Creek School District | |
| Denver Public Schools | |
DiversityCCA students come from five continents and more than 60 countries. |
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| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.6% |
| African American | 20.1% |
| Hispanic | 31.6% |
| White Non-Hispanic | 31.0% |
| Unknown / Not Reported | 6.8% |
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Hispanic Serving Institution
Minority Serving Institution |
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Cost of Tuition Per 3-Credit Course for 2017-2018 |
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| In State |
$523.88* |
| Out of State | $1,909.88 |
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*Tuition cost after Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) is applied. Colorado residents are eligible for COF which deducts $255 per 3-credit course. |
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Graduate Outcomes for 2017-2018
2 Source: 2018 VE-135 Graduate Follow-up Survey (2016-2017 Graduates) |
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Academic ProgramsCCA offers 54 associate degrees and 46 certificates. There are 23 associate degrees with designation that allow students to transfer to a public Colorado college or university as a junior in that field. |
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Top Four-Year Transfer Schools for CCA Students |
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| Metropolitan State University of Denver | |
| University of Colorado Denver | |
| Colorado State University | |
| University of Colorado Boulder | |
| University of Northern Colorado | |
Average Class Size for 2017-2018 |
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| Number of Classes |
664 |
| Average Class Size | 16.1 |
Faculty/Instructors |
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| Full-Time Faculty | 62 |
| Instructors | 348 |
| Student to Instructor Ratio | 20:1 |
ScholarshipsEstablished in 1985, the CCA Foundation builds financial and public support for CCA. The Foundation provides over $500,000 a year in student scholarships. The CCA Foundation’s full-ride promise program, Aurora Gives, is supporting nearly 30 students to earn a certificate or degree 100 percent debt-free. During the 2017-2018 academic year, 361 students were awarded scholarships. Of those students, 71 percent were students of color and 77 percent were first-generation students. Click here for more information about scholarships.
For more information about the Fact Sheet, contact the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, at CCA.IR@ccaurora.edu or call 303-361-7365.
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