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 same as the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 82%.
At 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 Windsor Campus's $18 million expansion project began in March 2022. The Aims Windsor Campus opened in 2010 and has outgrown its current space. This project is needed to accommodate ...moremore general education classes, expand hands-on learning opportunities, and provide more amenities for students. hide
Alquist 3D, an innovative 3D printing construction company, is partnering with Aims Community College to incorporate its technology into the curriculum and train the workforce.
Aims 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.
The student population of Aims Community College has grown by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Aims Community College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,664 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
3,092 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
5,991 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
380 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,274 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
33%
6%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
48%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
38%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
13%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.77
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
0.2575%
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
Source: 2023 (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:
Authenticity & Truthfulness
Community
Equity & Professional Respect
Inclusiveness
Performance Excellence & Effectiveness
Life at Aims is more than students taking classes. It's where
connections are made, and potential is reached.
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.
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