C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
52/100 · earnings-weighted

Community College of Aurora

2-Year Public
📍 Aurora, Colorado 80011
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,684
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,530
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Community College of Aurora ▼

37% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$406,549
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,615
1-Year Change
-0.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Community College of Aurora, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,592
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,842
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
33.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Community College of Aurora

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$37,502$59,234+3%#123 of 290#178—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$38,496$48,049+1%#62 of 120#81—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$43,195+25%#6 of 40#8—
Legal Support Services—$42,509-15%#32 of 42#36—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services—$39,457-13%———
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$31,858-18%#94 of 109#106—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Community College of Aurora Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $406,549
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,615/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80247 (5.3% cap, Denver)

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🏆 Where Community College of Aurora Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Office Management and Supervision
of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,754 $15,404

Financial Aid

68%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$7,530
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,841
$30,001 - $48,000$6,865
$48,001 - $75,000$8,297
$75,001 - $110,000$14,172
$110,001+$15,383

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 216 grads/yr General Studies 96 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 79 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 79 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 72 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 69 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 65 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 55 grads/yr Real Estate 33 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 28 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 26 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 24 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 19 grads/yr Language Interpretation and Translation 19 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 17 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 14 grads/yr Building/Construction Site Management/Manager 11 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Community College of Aurora's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Student Demographics

8,684
Total Students
56%
Women
25%
Traditional Age (18-24)
37%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Hispanic 33%
Black 16%
Asian 6%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 37%
With Family 63%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,204 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 79%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%
25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Community College of Aurora?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Community College of Aurora?
Tuition at Community College of Aurora is $3,754 for in-state students and $15,404 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,530.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Aurora?
The graduation rate at Community College of Aurora is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Community College of Aurora a good school?
Community College of Aurora has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Community College of Aurora?
Community College of Aurora has a total enrollment of 8,684 students.
Is there rental demand near Community College of Aurora?
Yes! Approximately 37% of students at Community College of Aurora live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,204 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Aurora area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology