Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,308 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,542 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,348 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,790 | State avg: $17,389. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 10.49% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.43% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Arapahoe Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$16,542
Books and supplies
$2,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$16,348
Average net price
$10,790
Average aid coverage
34%
$5,558 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Arapahoe Community College pays approximately $10,790 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Colorado average of $17,389 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Arapahoe Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Colorado and national averages.
Arapahoe Community College net price
$10,790
Colorado average
$17,389
National average
$17,506
Arapahoe Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $16,542 and average net price at $10,790. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$16,542
Current net price
$10,790
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
26.79%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$48,341
Undergraduates
5,392
10-Year Median Earnings - Arapahoe Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Arapahoe Community College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Arapahoe Community College?
Undergraduates
5,392
Completion rate
26.79%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
10.49%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.43%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 10.49% of Arapahoe Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.43% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Arapahoe Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Arapahoe Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Arapahoe Community College is listed at 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80160-9002. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Arapahoe Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | Not available | $16,542 | $10,790 | $48,341 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 59.71% | $44,376 | $29,240 | $97,335 |
| Denver College of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $81,809 |
| Platt College-Aurora | 36.36% | $20,590 | $42,287 | $77,602 |
| Colorado State University Global | 92.86% | $8,400 | $14,099 | $76,813 |
Similar Schools in Littleton
This local cluster focuses on nearby Littleton schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Littleton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Arapahoe Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Arapahoe Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Arapahoe Community College tuition?
Arapahoe Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,542.
What is Arapahoe Community College's average net price?
Arapahoe Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,790.
What is Arapahoe Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $48,341 for Arapahoe Community College.
Is Arapahoe Community College accredited?
Arapahoe Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Arapahoe Community College?
The local dataset lists 5,392 undergraduate students at Arapahoe Community College.
What percentage of Arapahoe Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Arapahoe Community College in the local dataset is 10.49%.
What is the federal loan rate at Arapahoe Community College?
The federal loan rate for Arapahoe Community College in the local dataset is 9.43%.
Where should I verify Arapahoe Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Arapahoe Community College or the latest official federal education data.