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Aims Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Greeley, Colorado, Aims CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Aims Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Aims CC is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Aims CC is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Aims CC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,762

Cost of attendance at Aims Community College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,418

Cost of attendance at Aims Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Aims Community College received on average $7,059 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,059
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 176 39% $4,815 $847,373
Other Federal Grant 264 59% $4,050 $1,069,089
State Grant/Scholarships 181 40% $2,999 $542,746
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 178 40% $1,454 $258,833
Total Grant & Scholarships 265 59% $7,059 $1,870,668

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Aims Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Aims Community College students is 39.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.4%.

39.6%

  • African American 23.1% 3 students
  • white 41.0% 93 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 37.1% 92 students
  • Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Service Offerings

Aims Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Aims Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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