- Aims Community College empowers learners to achieve their academic and career goals by offering more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Since 1967, the college has established its presence in Northern Colorado with locations in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Windsor, and Loveland, as well as online.
- The mission of Aims is to provide knowledge, skills, and support services to advance the quality of life, economic vitality, and overall success of the diverse communities we serve. Aims emphasizes inclusivity, accessibility, student-focused learning, affordability, state-of-the-art facilities, and small class sizes.
- On average, about 80% of our graduates find employment within 9 months after leaving Aims. Most of them are employed right here in Northern Colorado. More than half of our graduates continue on in their academic pursuits, many of whom transfer to a 4-year institution. We help as many students as we can graduate with little-to-no student debt; recent figures show only 9% of learners leave Aims with student debt.
- Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution.
School Highlights
Aims Community College serves 9,664 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,664 students
- In-state tuition: $2,762
- Out-state tuition: $10,424
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Aims Community College Greenlights $25.5M Workforce Innovation Center - 12/13/2023At its December meeting, the Aims Community College Board of Trustees approved developing and building the Aims Workforce Innovation Center (AWIC) on the Greeley Campus. The groundbreaking AWIC will nurture ...morelocal business startups and help students gain cutting-edge business and technical skills. AWIC will be the first innovation incubator in Weld County. hide
- Aims Community College to Launch New Aircraft Maintenance Training Center and Degree Program - 11/29/2023Aims Community College is set to open a new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center along with the launch of an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) degree program in January 2026.
Top Rankings
Aims Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Programs offered
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 558 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aims Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
558 staff
80 staff

Number of Programs Offered
200
46
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aims Community College has grown by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Aims Community College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,664 students
1,174 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
3,092 students
712 students

# Part-Time Students
5,991 students
1,500 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
380 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
483 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,274 students
1,114 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%

% Asian
1%
6%

% Hispanic
33%
25%

% Black
2%
6%

% White
48%
49%

% Hawaiian
n/a
3%

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
13%
4%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.69

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
0.636%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2712%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$33,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,762 is less than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,424 is more than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,762
$3,735

Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,424
$10,403

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
84%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,725
$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,406
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
98%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agriculture Club, Aims Creative Writing Club, Aims Game Club, Chi Alpha, English Honor Society, Full Throttle Club, Future Educator Club, Hunger Free Student Advisory Council, Indigenous Student Inclusion Group, InterVarsity, LULAC - League of Latin American Citizens, Media Production Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Program of Radiology Students at Aims, Student Nursing Association, Whiskey Tango Sierra - Warriors to Scholars Student Veterans Organizations, Women in Aviation
Arts and Music Programs:
Aims Community Theater Group
Agriculture Club, Aims Creative Writing Club, Aims Game Club, Chi Alpha, English Honor Society, Full Throttle Club, Future Educator Club, Hunger Free Student Advisory Council, Indigenous Student Inclusion Group, InterVarsity, LULAC - League of Latin American Citizens, Media Production Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Program of Radiology Students at Aims, Student Nursing Association, Whiskey Tango Sierra - Warriors to Scholars Student Veterans Organizations, Women in Aviation
Arts and Music Programs:
Aims Community Theater Group
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The mission of Aims Community College is to provide knowledge,
skills, and support services to advance the quality of life,
economic vitality, and overall success of the diverse communities
we serve. The college values include:
The Student Life Department at Aims provides high-impact co-curricular programs designed to help you maximize the student experience. The Student Life Office offers support and growth experiences through a variety of educational, social and multicultural activities. Aims students can participate in student leadership activities through student clubs, the Student Government Association (SGA), the Campus Activities and Planning Board (CAP), the Hunger Free Campus Student Advisory Council, and much more.
- Authenticity & Truthfulness
- Community
- Equity & Professional Respect
- Inclusiveness
- Performance Excellence & Effectiveness
The Student Life Department at Aims provides high-impact co-curricular programs designed to help you maximize the student experience. The Student Life Office offers support and growth experiences through a variety of educational, social and multicultural activities. Aims students can participate in student leadership activities through student clubs, the Student Government Association (SGA), the Campus Activities and Planning Board (CAP), the Hunger Free Campus Student Advisory Council, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aims Community College cost?
Aims Community College's tuition is approximately $2,762 for In-State students and $10,424 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Aims Community College?
The acceptance rate of Aims Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 98%.
What is Aims Community College's ranking?
Aims Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Largest student body, Most Programs Offered, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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