Arapahoe Community College

www.arapahoe.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,680

2.97% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$9,923

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.76%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

12,001

17.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

25.8%

102 Graduates

About

Arapahoe Community College is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Arapahoe Community College were Crisis/Disaster Management (0 degrees awarded) and Registered Nursing (0 degrees).

In 2020, 1,517 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arapahoe Community College. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (903 degrees), 3.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (241 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $3,680, which is $−4,300 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $3,680, which is $−4,300 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,923.

In 2020, 16% of undergraduate students attending Arapahoe Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,680

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Arapahoe Community College was $3,680. The cost of tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $−4,300 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arapahoe Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,923

2020 Value

5.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Arapahoe Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,923. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Arapahoe Community College grew by 5.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arapahoe Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,547

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arapahoe Community College was of $11,547 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arapahoe Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

16% of undergraduate students at Arapahoe Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2019, when 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arapahoe Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.76%

2018 Default Rate

133

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Arapahoe Community College was 8.76%, which represents 133 out of the 1519 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arapahoe Community College has a total enrollment of 12,001 students. The full-time enrollment at Arapahoe Community College is 2,065 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,936. This means that 17.2% of students enrolled at Arapahoe Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arapahoe Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.2% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Two or More Races, 3.88% Asian, 2.22% Black or African American, 0.358% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arapahoe Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arapahoe Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,001 students. The full-time enrollment at Arapahoe Community College is 2,065 and the part-time enrollment is 9,936. This means that 17.2% of students enrolled at Arapahoe Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arapahoe Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2020 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arapahoe Community College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Arapahoe Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arapahoe Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
7,584
Hispanic or Latino
1,767
Two or More Races
499

The enrolled student population at Arapahoe Community College is 63.2% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Two or More Races, 3.88% Asian, 2.22% Black or African American, 0.358% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,220 students (10.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 291 more women than men received degrees from Arapahoe Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College is white (903 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (241 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arapahoe Community College is Crisis/Disaster Management (0 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (0 degrees) and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Arapahoe Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (256 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (59 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (92 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (102,168 people), Other managers (59,467 people), Software developers (32,531 people), Education administrators (25,914 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (24,608 people).

The most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Engineering Technologies (256 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (59 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (92 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (363 degrees), and Legal (36 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arapahoe Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (186,026 people), Computer Systems Design (57,625 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (54,890 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,326 people), and Construction (40,438 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arapahoe Community College.

Most Common

Crisis/Disaster Management
0 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
0 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arapahoe Community College was Crisis/Disaster Management with 0 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Arapahoe Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

613

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

904

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 613 degrees were awarded to men at Arapahoe Community College, which is 0.678 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (904).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arapahoe Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Arapahoe Community College in Telecommunications Technology, which is 4.25 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 162 degrees were awarded to women at Arapahoe Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 10.1 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Arapahoe Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.9% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
903 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
241 degrees awarded
Unknown
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arapahoe Community College is white (903 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (241 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (212 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
581 degrees awarded
White Male
322 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arapahoe Community College is white female (581 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (322 degrees).

Operations

Arapahoe Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $318k (NaNk%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Arapahoe Community College had a total salary expenditure of $64M. Arapahoe Community College employs 109 Professors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Arapahoe Community College are Female Professors (66), Male Professors(43), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 61 employees, Management, with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arapahoe Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$355k - Federal
$3.72M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Arapahoe Community College received $355k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.72M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.2M

2020 Salaries

18.8%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Arapahoe Community College paid a median of $27.2M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($64M) and a 18.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.34% growth from 2018 and a 3.3% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.54M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2020, Arapahoe Community College paid a total of $7.54M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

109 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College were Professor with 109 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 61 employees; Management with 48 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arapahoe Community College was Female Professor with 66 employees, and Male Professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arapahoe Community College.