Pickens Technical College
Pickens Technical College is a public community college in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling about 686 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,140 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,140
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,600 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 686 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.56%
Pickens Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pickens Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pickens Technical College?
Pickens Technical College is located in Aurora, CO (ZIP 80011-9307).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Pickens Technical College public or private?
Pickens Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Pickens Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,140 in-state, $9,250 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,600.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,980 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,691 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,657 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,139 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,560.
How big is Pickens Technical College?
Total enrollment: 686 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pickens Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 75.56%.
First-year retention: 67.2%.
What do graduates of Pickens Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $36,111 six years after entry; $39,210 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
31.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pickens Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (692 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (53 completions)
- CIP 510801 (53 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (45 completions)
- CIP 150501 (43 completions)
- Welding Technology (43 completions)
- CIP 470603 (41 completions)
- CIP 510601 (37 completions)
- CIP 520401 (31 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pickens Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.56%; median earnings $39,210 at 10 years; net price $6,600. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,140
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College was $5,140.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,600
2024 Value
In 2024 Pickens Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,600.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,400 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,600 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pickens Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pickens Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pickens Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,376 | $4,656 | $9,922 |
| 2014 | $2,376 | $4,656 | $7,153 |
| 2015 | $2,376 | $4,656 | $6,507 |
| 2016 | $2,376 | $4,656 | $3,202 |
| 2017 | $4,510 | $7,990 | $4,369 |
| 2018 | $4,510 | $7,990 | $6,344 |
| 2019 | $4,510 | $7,990 | $7,039 |
| 2020 | $4,510 | $7,990 | $9,249 |
| 2021 | $4,930 | $8,830 | $7,322 |
| 2022 | $4,930 | $8,330 | $7,256 |
| 2023 | $4,930 | $8,330 | $7,055 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pickens Technical College in 2024 is 686 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
75.56% 100% Completion Time
75.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.56% of students graduating from Pickens Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pickens Technical College.
Return on Investment
$39,210 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1385.23% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Pickens Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 53 completions
CIP 51.0801: 53 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 45 completions
CIP 15.0501: 43 completions
Welding Technology: 43 completions
CIP 47.0603: 41 completions
CIP 51.0601: 37 completions
CIP 52.0401: 31 completions
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 29 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 692 completions
Most popular programs at Pickens Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pickens Technical College graduates.
About
Pickens Technical College is a public institution located in Aurora, CO, offering 28 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 686 students. The institution maintains a 75.56% graduation rate. Approximately 31.02% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Aurora, CO 80011-9307
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Pickens Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Pickens Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,140 and average net price is $6,600 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pickens Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $36,111 six years after entry and $39,210 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pickens Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Pickens Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 686 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pickens Technical College public or private?
Pickens Technical College is a public institution located in Aurora, CO.
Is Pickens Technical College an HBCU?
No. Pickens Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pickens Technical College a tribal college?
No. Pickens Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pickens Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Pickens Technical College reports 52.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Pickens Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pickens Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.