Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO 80011-9036
About Community College of Aurora
Community College of Aurora is a public community college in Aurora, Colorado, serving roughly 3,250 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,714 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,622. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (33.6%) and White (25.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Community College of Aurora charges 19% below the national public median tuition ($4,622).
- Versus the Colorado median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Colorado median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 25.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,949.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Community College of Aurora is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 3195% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Aurora | $4,622 | $3,714 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,700 | — | 1,692 |
| Colorado (state median) | $10,414 | $8,585 | 44 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,860 | $20,660 | 1,347 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 20% below published tuition at Community College of Aurora
Key findings
- Community College of Aurora's average net price ($3,714) is 20% below published tuition ($4,622).
- Community College of Aurora charges 19% below the national public median tuition ($4,622).
- Versus the Colorado median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Colorado median net price.
Community College of Aurora tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $4,622
Finding Community College of Aurora charges 19% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $4,622. That is 19% below the national public median ($5,700). Versus the Colorado median ($10,414), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 0.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Community College of Aurora versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Community College of Aurora versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Community College of Aurora is $3,714.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $3,714 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,871 below the Colorado median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $16,946 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Community College of Aurora’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 20% lower after grants and scholarships.
Community College of Aurora: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Community College of Aurora—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$4,622
Out-of-state tuition
$17,662
Avg. net price
$3,714
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $1,890 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,956 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,575 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,642 |
| $110,001+ | $16,114 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,488. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Community College of Aurora is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies216
- General Studies96
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching79
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other79
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)72
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Community College of Aurora a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Community College of Aurora is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Community College of Aurora.
Campus
Location
Aurora, CO
City / state
- ZIP
- 80011-9036
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.2× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,660 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
3,250
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 12,048
- Full-time share
- 35%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,122
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 16.91%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Community College of Aurora.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Community College of Aurora 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 Community College of Aurora 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 | $2,879 | $11,274 | $12,815 |
| 2014 | $3,394 | $12,692 | $9,326 |
| 2015 | $3,538 | $13,256 | $9,511 |
| 2016 | $3,702 | $13,896 | $9,773 |
| 2017 | $3,702 | $13,896 | $8,828 |
| 2018 | $3,826 | $14,914 | $9,320 |
| 2019 | $3,840 | $14,928 | $11,222 |
| 2020 | $3,940 | $15,362 | $7,509 |
| 2021 | $3,947 | $15,369 | $8,825 |
| 2022 | $4,030 | $15,832 | $7,107 |
| 2023 | $4,030 | $15,680 | $7,466 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Community College of Aurora reported total enrollment of about 3,250 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.6%), White (25.1%), and Black or African American (22.9%). About 16.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Community College of Aurora in 2024 is 3,250 students.
Over a full year, about 12,048 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.9%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
N/A 100% Completion Time
25.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, N/A of students graduating from Community College of Aurora 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: 32% male / 68% female
- General Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 1% male / 99% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Community College of Aurora graduates earn a median of $48,949 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Community College of Aurora.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $48,949. Median federal loan debt: $11,122. Average net price used in cost models: $3,714.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Community College of Aurora graduates report median earnings of $48,949 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Community College of Aurora.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Community College of Aurora.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Community College of Aurora graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Community College of Aurora—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Colorado median 0.06× the median ($15.8M)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.05× the median ($19.5M)
- U.S. median 0.04× the median ($26.4M)
- Colorado median 0.04× the median ($5,882)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.02× the median ($10,274)
- U.S. median 0.02× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Colorado median 32.1 pp above median (67.9%)
- Rocky Mountains median 26.7 pp above median (73.3%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,866
- Colorado median 1.1× the median ($7,318)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.1× the median ($7,458)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,489
- Colorado median near the median ($6,731)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.95× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 0.89× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Community College of Aurora at a glance
Community College of Aurora
Community College of Aurora is a public institution in Aurora, CO, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesGeneral StudiesEarly Childhood Education & Teaching
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino33.6%White or Caucasian25.1%Black or African American22.9%
Schools near Community College of Aurora
Other campuses in Aurora, CO when available, plus nearby institutions in Colorado.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Colorado, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Community College of Aurora located?
Community College of Aurora is located in Aurora, CO.
What is Community College of Aurora's tuition?
Community College of Aurora tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $4,622 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $3,714 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Community College of Aurora cost?
Reported tuition is $4,622 and average net price is $3,714 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,658 annually.
Why is Community College of Aurora's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Community College of Aurora, published tuition is $4,622 while average net price is $3,714—about 20% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Community College of Aurora's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($3,714), completion (25.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($48,949). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Community College of Aurora?
Community College of Aurora reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,048 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.6%), White (25.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Community College of Aurora?
About 51.1% of students at Community College of Aurora are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Community College of Aurora earn?
Median earnings are $44,987 six years after entry and $48,949 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Aurora?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Community College of Aurora students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,122.
Is Community College of Aurora public or private?
Community College of Aurora is a public institution located in Aurora, CO.
Is Community College of Aurora an HBCU?
No. Community College of Aurora is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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
- Colorado college profile
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado trade schools profile
- Aurora, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- 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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.