Platt College-Aurora
Platt College-Aurora is a private for-profit university in Greenwood Village, Colorado, enrolling about 215 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 36.36% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $77,602 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,590
- 2024 Average Net Price: $42,287 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 36.36% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 215 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.00%
Platt College-Aurora: what the data shows
Common questions about Platt College-Aurora, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Platt College-Aurora?
Platt College-Aurora is located in Greenwood Village, CO (ZIP 80111).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Platt College-Aurora public or private?
Platt College-Aurora is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Platt College-Aurora cost?
Published tuition: $20,590.
Average net price after aid: $42,287.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,360.
How hard is it to get into Platt College-Aurora?
Admission rate: 36.36%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Platt College-Aurora?
Total enrollment: 215 students.
What is the graduation rate at Platt College-Aurora?
150%-time completion rate: 20.00%.
What do graduates of Platt College-Aurora earn?
Median earnings: $77,963 six years after entry; $77,602 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $42,125.
31.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Platt College-Aurora known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (85 completions)
- Other/Unknown Programs (85 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Platt College-Aurora a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 36.36%; completion rate 20.00%; median earnings $77,602 at 10 years; net price $42,287. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$20,590
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Platt College-Aurora was $20,590.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$42,287
2024 Value
In 2024 Platt College-Aurora had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,287.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$169,148 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$42,287 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$82,360 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Platt College-Aurora.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.83% 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 Platt College-Aurora 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 Platt College-Aurora in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
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
36.36% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
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
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Platt College-Aurora in 2024 is 215 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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
20.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Platt College-Aurora completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Platt College-Aurora.
Return on Investment
$42,125 Median Student Debt
$77,602 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
358.78% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Platt College-Aurora.
Top Programs by Completions
2 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 85 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 85 completions
Most popular programs at Platt College-Aurora.
Employment Outcomes
$77,963 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$75,982 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$77,602 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Platt College-Aurora graduates.
About
Platt College-Aurora is a private for-profit institution located in Greenwood Village, CO, offering 2 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 215 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 36.36%. The institution maintains a 20.00% graduation rate. Approximately 31.47% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.00% graduation rate at Platt College-Aurora falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Platt College-Aurora cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $20,590 and average net price is $42,287 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Platt College-Aurora?
The admission rate is 36.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Platt College-Aurora earn?
Median earnings are $77,963 six years after entry and $77,602 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Platt College-Aurora?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Platt College-Aurora students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $42,125.
How big is Platt College-Aurora?
Total enrollment is about 215 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Platt College-Aurora public or private?
Platt College-Aurora is a private for-profit institution located in Greenwood Village, CO.
Is Platt College-Aurora an HBCU?
No. Platt College-Aurora is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Platt College-Aurora a tribal college?
No. Platt College-Aurora is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Platt College-Aurora religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Platt College-Aurora 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.