Arapahoe Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Arapahoe Community College is a public community college in Littleton, Colorado, serving roughly 5,383 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,571 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,434. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,434
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,571 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,383 33.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.10%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 38.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 21.1%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,000
  • Room & Board: $16,785 annual estimate

Arapahoe Community College: what the data shows

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

Where is Arapahoe Community College?

Arapahoe Community College is located in Littleton, CO (ZIP 80160-9002).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Arapahoe Community College public or private?

Arapahoe Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Arapahoe Community College cost?

Published tuition: $4,434 in-state, $17,034 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $11,571.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,588
$30,001–$48,000$9,523
$48,001–$75,000$10,868
$75,001–$110,000$15,437
$110,001+$18,077

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,736.

How big is Arapahoe Community College?

Total enrollment: 5,383 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 20,000 students.

About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Arapahoe Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 29.10%.

What do graduates of Arapahoe Community College earn?

Median earnings: $43,676 six years after entry; $48,341 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,884.

9.91% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Arapahoe Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Arapahoe Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.10%; median earnings $48,341 at 10 years; net price $11,571. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,434
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arapahoe Community College was $4,434.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,571
2024 Value

In 2024 Arapahoe Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,571.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$46,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,571 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$17,736 4-Year In-State Tuition

$68,136 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$16,785 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$23,419 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$93,676 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Arapahoe Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

9.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

7.79% 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 Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe 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$3,063$11,961$8,792
2014$3,392$12,690$9,238
2015$3,334$13,052$9,835
2016$3,493$13,693$8,850
2017$3,676$14,441$7,829
2018$3,918$15,006$9,527
2019$3,921$15,009$10,119
2020$4,027$15,451$10,265
2021$4,080$15,502$11,682
2022$4,080$15,502$11,592
2023$4,308$16,542$10,790

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

Arapahoe Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,383 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), and Two or More Races (4.6%). About 9.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arapahoe Community College in 2024 is 5,383 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 20,000 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 58.8%.

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

29.10% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Arapahoe 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: 43% male / 57% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 69% male / 31% 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 Arapahoe Community College.

Return on Investment

$11,884 Median Student Debt

$48,341 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

24.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

944.44% Return on Investment

2.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Arapahoe Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 274 completions

2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 273 completions

3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 188 completions

4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 162 completions

5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 100 completions

6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 99 completions

7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 94 completions

8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 86 completions

9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 75 completions

Most popular programs at Arapahoe Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Arapahoe Community College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 21.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,111
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,752

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Arapahoe Community College is a public institution located in Littleton, CO, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 5,383 students. Student body composition includes White (58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), Two or More Races (4.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.10%. Approximately 9.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Littleton, CO 80160-9002

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.10% graduation rate at Arapahoe 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 66 distinct degree programs, Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe Community College located?

Arapahoe Community College is located in Littleton, CO.

How much does Arapahoe Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,434 and average net price is $11,571 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,785 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Arapahoe Community College?

Arapahoe Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 20,000 students, White (58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Arapahoe Community College?

About 38.4% of students at Arapahoe Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Arapahoe Community College earn?

Median earnings are $43,676 six years after entry and $48,341 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Arapahoe Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 29.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Arapahoe Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,884.

Is Arapahoe Community College public or private?

Arapahoe Community College is a public institution located in Littleton, CO.

Is Arapahoe Community College an HBCU?

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

Is Arapahoe Community College a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arapahoe Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.5%).

Is Arapahoe Community College religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Colorado trade schools profile
  • Littleton, 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.