Pikes Peak Community College
Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This school offers students a great opportunity to receive an in-depth education. There are many programs at this school and all of them are topnotch. Students will be able to pursue many different types of degrees and certificates at this school. To add to this, students can expect the credits that they achieve to easily be transferred over to a four-year university when they wish to continue their education further. This community college was established in 1968 and it has been serving the community by offering renowned educational opportunities ever since.
PPCC also has a very highly regarded nursing program. The mission of PPCC is to prepare students for their lives as professional nurses. Nursing students will receive instruction to learn and improve all of their technical skills. All of the required knowledge will be covered throughout the program and nursing students will see their skills grow over time. The goal is to create caring, skilled, and efficient nurses that will work well in any environment where they are needed. PPCC offers CNA, ADN and a dual enrollment RN to BSN program in collaboration with the following universities:
- Chamberlain University
- Colorado Mesa University
- Colorado State University @ Pueblo
- Denver College of Nursing
- Grand Canyon University
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Regis University
- The University of Colorado @ Colorado Springs
- University of Phoenix
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students13,275 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate53% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 26 | 208 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 75 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 162 miles radius of Pikes Peak Community College
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Arapahoe Community College
60 miles away |
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Pickens Technical College
66 miles away |
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Front Range Community College
80 miles away |
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Otero Junior College
87 miles away |
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Trinidad State Junior College
111 miles away |
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Aims Community College
114 miles away |
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Morgan Community College
116 miles away |
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Lamar Community College
127 miles away |
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Northeastern Junior College
154 miles away |
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Laramie County Community College
162 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/2011 - 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 | $145/credit | |
| In State Students | $145/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $593/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 | $6,525 | $6,525 | $26,685 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,150 | $10,150 | $41,510 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,125 | $18,125 | $74,125 |
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, 68% of Pikes Peak 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 | 53% | $5,000 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $2,118 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $2,844 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,541 |
| Federal Student Loans | 26% | $3,438 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $10,314 |
$8,438
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,665 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,729 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,578 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,986 |
| Over $110,000$14,965 |
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Student Population
13,275
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,542
Women
5,733
Men
37%
Full-time
63%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
59% |
|
Hispanic |
18% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.
