Pickens Technical College

500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
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School Highlights

Pickens Technical College serves 983 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pickens Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Pickens Technical College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
92 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pickens Technical College has declined by 6% over five years.
The Pickens Technical College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
983 students
2,252 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
983 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
983 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
983 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
45%
25%
% Black
15%
6%
% White
31%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6106%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$32,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pickens Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Pickens Technical College is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 98%. Pickens Technical College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
What is Pickens Technical College's ranking?
Pickens Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Arapahoe County, CO is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arapahoe County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Arapahoe County, CO is Concorde Career College-Aurora. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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