Aims Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Aims Community College is a public community college in Greeley, Colorado, serving roughly 3,635 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,463 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,258. Student demographics in federal data include White (45.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,258
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,463 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,635 40.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.57%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 54.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,373
  • Room & Board: $16,776 annual estimate

Aims Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Aims Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Aims Community College?

Aims Community College is located in Greeley, CO (ZIP 80634).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Aims Community College public or private?

Aims Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Aims Community College cost?

Published tuition: $2,258 in-state, $11,786 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $11,463.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$10,196
$30,001–$48,000$10,625
$48,001–$75,000$12,570
$75,001–$110,000$14,579
$110,001+$16,344

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,032.

How big is Aims Community College?

Total enrollment: 3,635 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 11,373 students.

About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Aims Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 39.57%.

First-year retention: 72.2%.

What do graduates of Aims Community College earn?

Median earnings: $39,696 six years after entry; $41,887 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,844.

14.94% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Aims Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Aims Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.57%; median earnings $41,887 at 10 years; net price $11,463. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$2,258
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aims Community College was $2,258.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,463
2024 Value

In 2024 Aims Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,463.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$45,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,463 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$9,032 4-Year In-State Tuition

$47,144 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$16,776 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,488 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$20,522 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$82,088 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Aims Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

14.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

3.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Aims Community College was 0.00%.

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 Aims Community 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$1,835$10,424$9,053
2014$1,835$10,424$9,486
2015$1,835$10,424$8,052
2016$1,835$10,424$7,032
2017$1,835$10,424$7,221
2018$1,835$10,424$9,098
2019$1,826$10,418$8,386
2020$1,826$10,418$8,654
2021$1,826$10,418$9,679
2022$1,946$10,850$10,017
2023$2,090$11,306$9,535

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.

Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics

Aims Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,635 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.5%), Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.0%). About 14.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aims Community College in 2024 is 3,635 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,373 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

72.2%
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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 45.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

39.57% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Aims Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 87% male / 13% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 89% male / 11% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Aims Community College.

Return on Investment

$6,844 Median Student Debt

$41,887 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

16.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

813.53% Return on Investment

1.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Aims Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 383 completions

2. Welding Technology/Welder: 279 completions

3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 240 completions

4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 165 completions

5. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 120 completions

6. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 100 completions

7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 85 completions

8. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 74 completions

9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 56 completions

Most popular programs at Aims Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Aims Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aims Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,064
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,741

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Aims Community College is a public institution located in Greeley, CO, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 3,635 students. Student body composition includes White (45.5%), Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.57%. Approximately 14.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Location

Greeley, CO 80634

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.57% graduation rate at Aims Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, Aims Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aims Community College located?

Aims Community College is located in Greeley, CO.

How much does Aims Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $2,258 and average net price is $11,463 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,776 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Aims Community College?

Aims Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,373 students, White (45.5%), Hispanic or Latino (41.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Aims Community College?

About 54.5% of students at Aims Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Aims Community College earn?

Median earnings are $39,696 six years after entry and $41,887 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Aims Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 39.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Aims Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,844.

Is Aims Community College public or private?

Aims Community College is a public institution located in Greeley, CO.

Is Aims Community College an HBCU?

No. Aims Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Aims Community College a tribal college?

No. Aims Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Aims Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Aims Community College reports 41.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Aims Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Aims Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Colorado trade schools profile
  • Greeley, Colorado city profile
  • Rocky Mountains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Colorado

    • 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.