Overview
Pikes Peak State College is a public 2-year institution with an open admissions policy. Pikes Peak operates multiple full-service and military satellite campuses throughout Colorado and partners with 4-year institutions across the nation for guaranteed acceptance of PPSC credits. The schools also hosts the Cyber Defense Center for students interested in cybersecurity and Child Development Center for students needing childcare services.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$10,336
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,302 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,534 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1460 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,207
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,621
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,995
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
16%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,055
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,951
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$88
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
11,899
Total Number of Undergrads
11,899
0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
46
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,700
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe academic programs are great and the teachers really inspire student to absorb what they are teaching.
Whitney from Woodland Park, CO
I do believe I will learn a lot here. It has a comfortable environment that is peaceful and with hardly any disruptive noise
Elise from Colorado Springs, CO
I will be learning a lot here in Pikes Peak, because the same teacher that teaches at UCCS also teach down at Pikes Peak; so it would be a learning center of high expectations!!!!!
Sarah from Colorado Springs, CO
I've only been to Pikes Peak for one semester so far, but I feel like I've definitely entered into the college realm. Classes are far more challenging than high school, but only because each class requires more time for studying, homework, and projects.
On the plus side (or negative side---depending on your view point), the classes aren't too difficult. However, just because the classes are easy doesn't mean that the education is any less valuable.
Many of the professors at Pikes Peak also teach at UCCS. For a far cheaper price, students are receiving the same level of education as those attending a public university.
On the plus side (or negative side---depending on your view point), the classes aren't too difficult. However, just because the classes are easy doesn't mean that the education is any less valuable.
Many of the professors at Pikes Peak also teach at UCCS. For a far cheaper price, students are receiving the same level of education as those attending a public university.
Chelsea from Colorado Springs, CO
The academic programs here are definitely impressive. I would say that the level of education being taught is as good, if better, than any local university.
Amy from Colorado Springs, CO
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