The Colorado Community College system is made up of 13 two-year institutions, some encompassing more than one campus. On the official system-wide website, the Colorado Community College system lists its primary goals as providing students with credits transferable to four-year institutions, offering occupational training for career advancement and cultivating special interests.
Arapahoe Community College
Arapahoe is located 10 miles south of Denver in Littleton. The two-year college was chartered in 1965. In addition to two-year associate's degree programs with guaranteed transfer to four-year institutions, the college offers a program in mortuary science.
Arapahoe Community College
5900 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80160-9002
(303) 797-4222
arapahoe.edu
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Unlike many community colleges around the country, Colorado Northwestern offers on-campus housing. As of early 2010, on-campus housing can be found for as little as $1,153 for a student's first semester. In an effort to build a community, first-year students are required to live on campus in most situations.
Colorado Northwestern Community College
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
cncc.edu
Community College of Aurora
Aurora has one of the state's only two-year programs in film/video technology. It also has strong science and technology programs and an extended schedule of classes to accommodate students from all walks of life.
Community College of Aurora
16000 E. CentreTech Parkway
Aurora, CO 80011-9036
(303) 360-4700
ccaurora.edu
Community College of Denver
As an institution serving Colorado's largest and most ethnically diverse city, CCD lists its mission as to provide "Education and Opportunity in a Diverse World." The college's six favored goals are learning, leadership development, operating, engaging, accountability and visibility.
Community College of Denver
1111 West Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80217-3363
(303) 556-2600
ccd.edu
Front Range Community College
Front Range Community College's Westminster campus offers one of the largest libraries in the state, built in conjunction with the City of Westminster. Front Range also has campuses in Boulder County, Fort Collins and Brighton.
Front Range Community College
3645 West 112th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
frontrange.edu
Lamar Community College
Not all of Colorado is made up of snowy mountain ranges. Lamar Community College is in southeastern Colorado in an area known more for sprawling plains than snow and cold weather. Lamar makes a strong commitment to recruiting and admitting students from ethnic minorities.
Lamar Community College
2401 South Main St.
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
lamarcc.edu
Morgan Community College
Morgan celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010, making it one of the older colleges in the expanding system. The college lists its mission as "to partner with students in imagining, believing, and achieving their goals."
Morgan Community College
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3100
Northeastern Junior College
Some recent happenings at Northeastern include the opening of a high-class restaurant on campus, the Plainsman Grill, and an Apple store. Like Colorado Northwestern, Northeastern offers on-campus housing.
Northeastern Junior College
100 College Ave.
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
njc.edu
Otero Junior College
Then known as La Junta Junior College, Otero opened its doors in 1941. Otero is perfect for students looking for a friendly small-town setting. La Junta has two major museums and a respected theater, the Picketwire Playhouse.
Otero Junior College
1802 Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6831
ojc.edu
Pikes Peak Community College
Pikes Peak is actually four small campuses in the Colorado Springs area. In addition to the expected associate's, trade and extended learning programs, Pikes Peak also educates members of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Pikes Peak Community College
5675 South Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5498
(719) 502-2000
ppcc.edu
Pueblo Community College
Having recently celebrated its 75th year anniversary, Pueblo is one of the oldest community colleges in the Colorado system. A program highlight is the health care system, which ranks highest in the state.
Pueblo Community College
900 West Orman Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004-1499
(719) 549-3200
pueblocc.edu
Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State Junior College
Red Rocks, located near the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, offers programs in fire science and law enforcement. Average class size is less than 20 students.
Red Rocks Community College
13300 West Sixth Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
(303) 914-6600
rrcc.edu
With a split campus between the cities of Alamosa and Trinidad, Trinidad is located in rural southern Colorado near the Great Sand Dunes National Park. On-campus housing is offered with low rates for double occupancy dorm rooms.
Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect St.
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
trinidadstate.edu
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