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Community College Of Aurora

The Community College of Aurora is a co-educational, public college located in Aurora, Colorado. It has two campuses, one on East CentreTech Parkway and the other in Lowry.

The academic departments at CCA are:

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Information Systems
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Paralegal
  • Social Sciences

The college has several student clubs, including the Black Student Alliance, International Student Association and Spanish Club.

CCA has two intercollegiate sports teams, in men's basketball and soccer.

Campus Location

16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011-9036
USA
Main Tel: (303) 360-4700
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, science and laboratory technician, liberal arts, and office and administration.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate35613
1-2 year certificate1378
< 1 year certificate1157

Students

Student enrollment was 4,885 in 2007-2008 (3,225 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,576
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,401
Books and supplies$ 2,186

Financial Aid: Community College Of Aurora participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  36

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (53 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded)

  • Child Development

LAW (8 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (237 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded)

  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded)

  • Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (10 awarded)

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production

SCIENCE (5 awarded)

  • Science, Technology and Society

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (38 awarded)

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
  • Science Technologies/Technicians

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (155 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Selected Careers of Interest

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