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Aurora, CO · Washington, DC
| Community College of Aurora | University of the District of Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,656/yr | $10,648/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $6,305/yr | $10,268/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $10,500 | $24,872 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,611/yr | $10,399/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,726/yr | $10,557/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,409/yr | $16,312/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,700/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $111/mo | $264/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,785/yr | $17,224/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,460/yr | $1,149/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $17,275/yr | $20,437/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $4,470/yr | $5,662/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,070/yr | $12,514/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 6.5% | 19% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 33% | 33% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,592/yr | $44,236/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,335–$66,759 | $21,221–$68,748 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 17% | 30% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 54% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 32% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,842/yr | $36,358/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 61% | 60% |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 29% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 23% |
| First-gen students who finish | 15% | 20% |
| Low-income students who finish | 13% | 19% |
| Students who transfer out | 20% | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,299/yr | $40,032/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 37% · Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% | Education 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 9% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 37% of degrees | Education — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Legal Professions & Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians — $57,677/yr | Public Administration — $73,555/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.8% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,250 | 3,351 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 8 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 592 |
| Average professor pay | $7,866/mo | $7,925/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 38% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $25,239 | $19,867 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Aurora, CO | Washington, DC |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Mid East |
| Founded | 1983 | 1851 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Men | 40% | 33% |
| Women | 60% | 67% |
| White students | 25% | 3.3% |
| Black students | 23% | 56% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 34% | 27% |
| Asian students | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 51% | 51% |
| Part-time students | 65% | 58% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 55% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,489/yr | $12,646/yr |
| Endowment | $1.4M | $70.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 10 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 105 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $1.9M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $4.4M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $4.4M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $500 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.