College statistics
- Address:
- 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO
80160 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.arapahoe.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,058
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $16,658
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $63,812,373
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Arapahoe Community College is a public institution in Littleton, Colorado, serving the Denver metropolitan area with general education and transfer-oriented programs. The college enrolls approximately 13,978 students in a suburban setting, with a focus on liberal arts and sciences coursework that prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions or direct workforce entry.
In-state tuition is $4,058 annually with a total cost of attendance at the same level. Out-of-state tuition runs $16,658 per year. The college's low tuition reflects its public mission to make higher education accessible to the region's residents across varying income levels and educational backgrounds.
Arapahoe works best for students seeking an affordable entry point into higher education, those planning to transfer to bachelor's degree programs, and working adults balancing college with employment or family responsibilities. The college functions as a key transfer pathway in Colorado's public higher education system. For program details, admission information, and upcoming term schedules, visit www.arapahoe.edu/.