Aims Community College
Aims Community College is located in Greeley, Colorado and it is a standard two-year institution. This school was founded in 1967 and has been serving the community for several decades. It has gone through many changes and upgrades to continue to meet the high expectations of the students that are enrolled there. There are over 7,000 students enrolled in Aims and all students can expect to receive the best possible community college education. This is a very progressive school that offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Students will have many options to consider when choosing which educational path they wish to pursue.
The nursing program at Aims is going to allow students to prepare for careers as registered nurses. The RN program is very in-depth and it teaches all of the knowledge and skills that a nurse will need in the professional world. Students will be pursuing an associate of applied science degree with a nursing major and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam upon the completion of the degree. This nursing program focuses on things like technical skills, critical thinking, professionalism, and understanding the challenges that nurses face on a regular basis. All students who go through this program will feel well prepared for the difficulties of being a nurse and will have the tools to succeed in their career paths.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students5,982 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
Associate's degree | 1 | 18 |
Certificate | 35 | 222 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1977 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2011 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $67/credit | |
In State Students | $106/credit | |
Out of State Students | $425/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,015 | $4,770 | $19,125 |
ADN | 70 | $4,690 | $7,420 | $29,750 |
BSN | 125 | $8,375 | $13,250 | $53,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Aims Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 44% | $4,052 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,650 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $1,826 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $1,963 |
Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,049 |
Private Loans | 1% | $1,800 |
$7,330
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,909 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,945 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,752 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,504 |
Over $110,000$12,730 |
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Student Population
5,982
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,452
Women
2,530
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
58% |
Hispanic |
34% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.