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Arapahoe Community College

Public Littleton, CO · Suburban · Rocky Mountains · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
28%
Graduation Rate
$48,341
Earnings (10yr)
$11,571
Net Price
5,383
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Overview

Arapahoe Community College serves 5,383 students and has a graduation rate of 28%. This number highlights the challenges many students face in completing their degrees in a timely manner. The college supports a diverse range of programs, including Health Professions and Computer Science, which are key areas of interest for students seeking to enter the workforce quickly.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that while specific mobility metrics are unavailable, the average earnings for graduates after ten years is $48,341. This figure suggests that students who complete their programs can expect a reasonable return on their educational investment. However, the graduation rate points to potential hurdles that may affect long-term outcomes and upward mobility.

The net price for attending Arapahoe Community College is $11,571, with a median debt of $11,884. This relatively low cost may appeal to students looking to minimize financial burden. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing practical careers in fields like Health Professions or Culinary Arts, where hands-on experience and job readiness are prioritized.

Rankings

How Arapahoe Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation28%Earnings 10yr$48KNet Price$12KMedian Debt$12KPell Grant Rate10%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$11K$48-75K$18K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%572.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1651.2%MOBILITY94.60%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,434
In-State Tuition
$17,034
Out-of-State
$11,571
Avg Net Price
$11,884
Median Debt
10%
Pell Grant Rate
8%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,588
Family Income $0–$30K
$9,523
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,868
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,077
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$43,676
6 Years After Entry
$45,133
8 Years
$48,341
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
63%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$43,676 6yr $45,133 8yr $48,341 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

94.60%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1651.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
572.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$93,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.48
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.85
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 21%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,111
Diversity Index 0.61
First-Gen Students 38%

Top Programs

Health Professions 33%
Humanities 25%
Computer Science & IT 8%
Culinary & Personal Services 7%
Education 5%
Business & Marketing 5%
Criminal Justice 4%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Rocky Mountains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
64%
White
59%
Hispanic
21%
Black
5%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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