School Overview
The Community College of Aurora is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Also known as CCA, the school operates the Centre Tech Campus in Aurora, as well as the Lowry/Denver campus. CCA also offers courses through online instruction.
CCA is a part of the Colorado Community College System. It enrolls more than 10,000 students every year, including part-time, full-time and continuing education students.
The Community College of Aurora was established in 1983 by the Colorado General Assembly. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO 80011-9036 (303) 360-4700 Fax: (303) 361-7432 Contact: Kristen Cusack Registrar |
Main Address 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO 80011 (303) 360-4700 www.ccaurora.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,724 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements Not reported |
College Majors
Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation A Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General A,C Construction Trades Carpentry A Education Early Childhood Education A Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General C Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics A Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Related Services A Science Technologies Biology Technician C Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Community College of Aurora Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (303) 360-4700 |
| Website: | www.ccaurora.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.cccs.edu/applycca/Pages/Welcome.aspx |
| Address: | 16000 E CentreTech Pky, Aurora, CO 80011-9036 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,387 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,811 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,702 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,896 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 66% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,587 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Community College of Aurora Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Community College of Aurora.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 4 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 4 | |||
| Education | 2 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 5 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 27 | 23 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Community College of Aurora.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Community College of Aurora and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $3,702 |
| Out-of-state | $13,896 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 162 | 66% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 126 | 51% | $6,587 |
| Student loan aid | 76 | 31% | $6,513 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,450 | 35% | $6,546 |
| Federal student loans | 1,366 | 20% | $6,249 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Community College of Aurora. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Community College of Aurora students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Community College of Aurora Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 7,387 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,387 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Community College of Aurora Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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