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Pikes Peak Community College

  • 4 Year
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1,414 reviews
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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      NG
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      A
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    Pikes Peak is a public college located in Colorado. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,885 undergraduate students. The Pikes Peak acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Automotive Mechanics. Graduating 21% of students, Pikes Peak alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,500.
    About Pikes Peak Community College...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    5675 S Academy Blvd
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    Website
    ppcc.edu
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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
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    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $8,438/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,881/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    68%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    81%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.155 responses
    74%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.159 responses
    71%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.158 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      1,098 Graduates
    • Nursing
      312 Graduates
    • Automotive Mechanics
      300 Graduates
    • Welding
      263 Graduates
    • Culinary Arts and Food Service
      210 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      176 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      152 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      133 Graduates
    • Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)
      122 Graduates
    • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
      103 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,885Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    8,390
    Undergrads Over 25
    40%
    Pell Grant
    53%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      70%
    • Outgoing
      20%
    • Stressed
      10%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $31,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    21%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    80%
    National
    83%

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    Pikes Peak Community College Reviews

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    PPCC is a good school for high school students seeking dual enrollment credits, adults going back to school to work for a degree, or your high school graduate trying to figure out what career/degree they hope to have or any student trying to save money. I've enjoyed my time here for sure. The facility has been great and nothing but kind for me, even though I'm still in high school and attending a 4 year university next year. I would recommend trying to get classes at the Rampart campus (it's newer with overall nicer facilities) if possible. There also isn't a whole lot of campus related activities (there are a few throughout the year, but student life really isn't a thing at PPCC). Overall, it's a great community/junior college!
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    Love the amount of degrees and resources available here! The people I have met so far have been amazing and helpful. There is such a variety of people, resources, and classes to become part of. Enrollment, Advisors, and Financial Aid all seem to be easy to access and helpful!
    My experience with Pikes Peak community college has been mostly positive. As a student in a transfer program I have discovered significant pools of support and resources for my area of study and the interests I have. PPCC hosts many events and workshops to support students such as financial support, extra tutoring and homework workshops, and cultural inclusion for diverse populations. There have been some hiccups with instructors and accommodating personal crisis' of students can be improved. but overall I have had a lovely time with this school.