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Community College of Aurora

Public Aurora, CO · Urban · Rocky Mountains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
31%
Graduation Rate
$44,592
Earnings (10yr)
$8,656
Net Price
3,250
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Overview

Students at Community College of Aurora can expect a net price of $8,656, making it an accessible option for those seeking higher education without heavy financial burdens. The school serves around 3,250 students, allowing for a more personalized educational experience.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for this institution, but the graduation rate stands at 31%. This suggests that students may face challenges in completing their degrees. However, graduates who do finish can anticipate earnings of approximately $44,592 within ten years of completing their studies, which can be an important factor for those considering their return on investment.

Community College of Aurora is well-suited for students interested in fields such as Humanities, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Education, and Visual & Performing Arts. The median debt for graduates is $10,500, which is manageable for many. With a Pell Grant rate of 16%, financial aid is available, but students should be prepared for the realities of college finances and the importance of staying on track to graduation.

Rankings

How Community Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation31%Earnings 10yr$45KNet Price$9KRetention61%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate16%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$7K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$17K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,470
In-State Tuition
$17,070
Out-of-State
$8,656
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
16%
Pell Grant Rate
6%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$6,305
Family Income $0–$30K
$6,611
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,726
Family Income $48K–$75K
$16,700
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,842
6 Years After Entry
$41,299
8 Years
$44,592
10 Years
0.24x
Debt-to-Earnings
56%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,842 6yr $41,299 8yr $44,592 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.26
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.09
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.87
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 61%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,866
Diversity Index 0.76
First-Gen Students 51%

Top Programs

Humanities 38%
Health Professions 19%
Business & Marketing 13%
Education 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 7%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Criminal Justice 2%
Legal Studies 2%