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Pikes Peak Community College, or PPCC, was established in 1968 as El Paso Community College. In fact, this college is the largest institution of higher education of the Pikes Peak area. In addition to the Centennial campus located Colorado Springs, Colorado, PPCC also has the Downtown Studio campus, Falcon campus, and Rampart Range campus. The education centers of the college include Fort Carson Education Center, Air Force Academy Education Center, and Peterson Air Force Base Education Center.
PPCC has more than 125 degree and certificate programs and is organized into several academic departments. Some of these are architecture and construction technology, business administration, emergency medical services, and multimedia graphic design. Scholarship programs of PPCC include the AES Engineers Scholarship, Linda Lael Miller Scholarship, PPCC Foundation/Law Enforcement Training Corps Scholarships, and many more.
There are several student clubs at PPCC including the Anthropology Club, Black Student Union, International Students Club, Recreation and Sports Club, and Students for Social Justice.
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Campus Location5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5498
USA
Main Tel: (719) 502-2000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, conservation and resource management, engineering technician, security and law enforcement, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 880 | 35 | | < 1 year certificate | 638 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 101 | 15 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 11,407 in 2007-2008 (7,743 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)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,249 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,973 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid: Pikes Peak Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (61 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (26 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) - Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (16 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (58 awarded) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
DESIGN (12 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (59 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (32 awarded) LAW (15 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (500 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (46 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (53 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (55 awarded) - Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (62 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (457 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (142 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Protective Services
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