About Pikes Peak Community College

Founded in 1968, Pikes Peak Community College. is a college. Located in Colorado, which is a city setting in Colorado, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 13,154 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Pikes Peak Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 22:1. There are 169 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pikes Peak Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at PPCC are considered , with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pikes Peak Community College.

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    41 Students rated on-campus housing 1.5 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    38 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    58 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    60 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    58 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    59 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

Pikes Peak Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Pikes Peak Community College?

69 Students rated Pikes Peak Community College

Keri - 09/02/2024

Pikes Peak Community College is a great place to find diversity and work alongside students from all walks of life. The array of classes offered allows students to be able to become more concentrated on a specific topic of interest while also completing all college course requirements for graduation. I highly encourage students to complete their associate degree at Pikes Peak Community College before transferring to a 4-year college to complete their bachelor's degree.

Brenna - 07/24/2024

Pikes Peak is a good college for their tuition rates—nothing overtly prestigious or amazing—but it isn't a bad college either. Their merits come mostly from their large class selection, online options, and multiple campuses around Colorado Springs. The teachers that I personally had were good, but it seems the overall rating of faculty is mixed, both from websites like Rate My Professor and from things I have heard from friends and other students. Academics are as you would expect for a community college, even if they now hold the title of state college instead, because the curriculum is set by the professors, not by the college, so the difficulty and quality of the class will differ depending on what instructor you get. Overall, PPSC is a college meant for those who are on a budget but still seeking good academics and general education.

Christopher - 11/12/2023

This is my first time in college, so I don’t have much to compare it with. It’s no Hogwarts, but magic does happen. I started in August, trying to think of it as another year of high school. 3 months later I don’t feel like a school kid any more. My opinion matters here and my choices are not dictated by adults. The classes are interesting enough to make me look forward to them every week, and I am making friends!

isabella - 09/28/2023

I feel like it’s a good place to be. Though I’ve had my fair share of bad professors the support system is fantastic . If you need a tutor immediately there is in readily available, reaching out to the dean for an issue is really accessible which is a big help if you have a complaint!

Pikes Peak Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pikes Peak Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pikes Peak Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Time management has to be one of the most important aspects of success in college. Scheduling study times throughout the week may help with time management. It's' also a good idea to make self-imposed deadlines for assignments as well. At times, it can feel like there is plenty of time outside of the classroom to get things complete, but without structure and time lines, many assignments are not given their full attention in order to achieve good grades. Most importantly, I believe that it would be a benefit to most students to find someone who actually has a job that he/she is trying to achieve by getting their college degree. Nothing can be more valuable than real, lifetime, experiences. Knowing what is required of a profession, can inspire any student to either pursue their education with passion or to search for an alternative route that will bring lasting success.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I consider the worst thing about my school is the many campuses we have. It takes thirty mintues to get to each campus depending on where your classes are. Then classes are ten mintues apart so your late getting to your next class and you miss half the lecture.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It closes early.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    My college is small, and, therefore, I get personal instruction. It has welcomed me with open arms. I have a number of friends there. It is inexpensive and near my home. It's been a great place to transition from high school to a higher university. The academics are very good. They offered my major. The administration is professional and caring.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    One thing I wish I would have known about Pikes Peak Community College is with the overall size of it. I am still overwhelmed by the atmosphere of the facility, but I think that the more I actually go to this place, the intimidation and anxiety that I currently feel will probably go away...

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    someone who doesnt really want to go to college

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The resources and extra help that the college offers. Writing lab, math lab and tutors for example.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Perched on a nole overlooking the south gate of Fort scarson, Pikes Peak Community is a small college that provides a challenging environment with diverse educational opportunities not only for my own individual educational persuits but also for self-enrichment and expansion.

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are focused and driven to get where they want to be after college.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Diversity

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    They have various campuses throughout the city for convenience. There are now even military-only campuses on a couple bases here.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    someone motivated to succeed

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

13,154

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
16%
% White or Caucasian
61%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

67% of students attending Pikes Peak Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 26% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,720

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,800

Books and Supplies

$9,693

Room and Board

25,213

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,068
$30 - $48K
$8,648
$48 - $75K
$10,893
$75 - $110K
$13,946
$110K & UP
$15,163

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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