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Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Aurora, Colorado, Pima Medical Institute-Aurora is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Medical Institute-Aurora 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.

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Pima Medical Institute-Aurora emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora received on average $5,009 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.

$5,009
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 148 69% $4,683 $693,156
Other Federal Grant 148 69% $4,771 $706,056
State Grant/Scholarships 4 2% $6,584 $26,336
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 3% $2,000 $14,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 149 69% $5,009 $746,392

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Aurora 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 Pima Medical Institute-Aurora students is 67.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.6%.

67.3%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 44.4% 8 students
  • white 72.2% 26 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 70.2% 59 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational