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Public Bachelor's Fair 53/100

Pueblo Community College

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Pueblo, Colorado

About Pueblo Community College

Pueblo Community College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Pueblo, Colorado. It enrolls 3,619 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: pueblocc.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 24.9%
Net Price: $12,045
Median Earnings (10yr): $37,434
Enrollment: 3,619
Student : Faculty: 19:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Fair

53/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 18

Value 47

Affordability 42

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Pueblo Community College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Pueblo Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $12,045 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$12,045

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

28%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

16%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $5,049
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $17,649
Room & Board (off-campus): $16,785
Books & Supplies: $1,460
Other Expenses (off-campus): $6,480
Total Cost of Attendance: $22,002

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$9,941
$30,001 – $48,000

$12,345
$48,001 – $75,000

$11,892

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750

10% percentile

$3,147

25% percentile

$10,000

Median percentile

$12,448

75% percentile

$22,250

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $6,250 ↓ $3,750

No Pell $5,164 ↓ $4,836

Dependent students $5,250 ↓ $4,750

Independent students $6,750 ↓ $3,250

Female students $6,446 ↓ $3,554

Male students $5,000 ↓ $5,000

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $4,500, less than completers ($10,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

25% of full-time students who enrolled at Pueblo Community College graduate within six years, and 0% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

25%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Pueblo Community College earn a median of $37,434 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$37,434

Earning > $25K

62%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$28,700

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$37,400

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$28,800

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$36,700

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$40,100

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $8,700, about 23% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 15.3 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 61% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Pueblo Community College is home to 3,619 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 47% are first-generation college students, 63% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

3,619

Part-Time

63%

First-Generation

47%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 45.8% 1,656

Hispanic 40.0% 1,448

Other 6.1% 221

Black 4.9% 177

Asian 1.3% 47

International 0.4% 14

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Pueblo Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Midsize City Pueblo, Colorado

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

32% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Pueblo Community College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 44 distinct programs across 12 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

16 Programs

Health

Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

4 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)

4 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

3 Programs

Precision Production

3 Programs

Personal Services

2 Programs

Library Science

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Pueblo Community College is 19:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

19:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$8,182

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Avg Faculty Salary

$63,495

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

95 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
No Rank	95	100%	$63,495

Pros & Cons of Pueblo Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Pueblo Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
First-year retention is below typical
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, Pueblo Community College is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pueblo Community College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Pueblo Community College.

How much does Pueblo Community College cost?

The average net price after aid at Pueblo Community College is $12,045 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Pueblo Community College worth it?

Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $37,434 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $12,045 per year. That's roughly 3.1x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Pueblo Community College known for?

Pueblo Community College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Practical Nursing, Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Pueblo Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Pueblo Community College are $37,434, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Pueblo Community College accredited?

Yes. Pueblo Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Pueblo Community College?

Pueblo Community College enrolls 3,619 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Pueblo Community College?

Pueblo Community College graduates 25% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Pueblo Community College a public or private college?

Pueblo Community College is a Public institution.

Where is Pueblo Community College located?

Pueblo Community College is located in Pueblo, Colorado.

What programs does Pueblo Community College offer?

Pueblo Community College offers 44 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Practical Nursing, Nursing.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Pueblo Community College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Pueblo Community College is 19:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.