Community College of Aurora

Community College of Aurora is a public two-year institution located in Aurora, Colorado, within a large city campus setting. The college enrolls 11,031 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers career-focused technical and health programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Programs are available as one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificates.

Located in Aurora, one of Colorado's largest cities and part of the Denver metropolitan area, the Community College of Aurora serves a diverse urban student population. Its programs in transportation technology, emergency medicine, and respiratory care align with workforce demands in one of the Rocky Mountain region's most rapidly growing communities.