Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, PPCC 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 Pikes Peak 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.

Pikes Peak 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 PPCC is reported to be 24%, 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 49%.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,981

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,403

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Pikes Peak Community College received on average $7,185 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.

$7,185

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	424	46%	$5,472	$2,319,980
Other Federal Grant	504	54%	$5,067	$2,553,980
State Grant/Scholarships	468	50%	$2,988	$1,398,298
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	21	2%	$314	$6,604
Total Grant & Scholarships	551	59%	$7,185	$3,958,882

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Community College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Pikes Peak Community College students is 24.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.6%.

24.3%

asian 15.4% 4 students
African American 14.5% 12 students
white 25.3% 182 students
unknown 29.0% 11 students
hawaiian 42.9% 3 students
hispanic 25.9% 50 students
International Students 12.5% 2 students
Mixed Race 23.5% 20 students

Service Offerings

Pikes Peak Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pikes Peak 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
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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