V I E W B O O K

Where does your path begin?

Pikes Peak Community College is the largest, most diverse and flexible place of higher learning in the Pikes Peak Region. Whether the college serves as your path to a solid career or a foundation to further education, you’ll find both enrichment and a sense of belonging here.

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“You come with a dream of a better life, and we get to be part of that. There’s no better feeling.”

— Dr. Lance Bolton, Pikes Peak Community College President

When you hike in Colorado, you know about choosing the right trail, the one with sure footing, that’ll get you where you want to go. When it comes to education, Pikes Peak Community College may offer the smartest, most affordable path to your career.

With a college degree, you’ll make, on average, almost twice the salary of those with just a high school diploma, and you’ll be about 15% more likely to get a job.*

Find your way at Pikes Peak to those rewarding careers without ending up with mountains of debt.

* According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 2015, high school grads make an average weekly salary of $678, while college grads make $1,227. The percentage with jobs: 67% of high school grads, 82.6% college grads.

Find Your

DOWNTOWN STUDIO CAMPUSCentral | Emphasis on Creative Arts

In addition to general education classes, the Downtown Studio Campus is home to the art gallery, dance studio and most of our arts classes. This campus adds a vibrant edge of culture to Colorado Springs’ urban vibe.

CENTENNIAL CAMPUS South | Emphasis on Career & Technical Degrees

Our largest campus, Centennial offers nearly every PPCC course available, and it’s the only place to take Culinary Arts, Auto-Tech and Advanced Manufacturing.

RAMPART RANGE CAMPUS North | Emphasis on Health Sciences

The newest of our campuses, the contemporary-styled Rampart Range offers general education classes as well as all of our acclaimed health sciences programs.

PPCC has three campuses and learning centers at Creekside Success Center, Fort Carson Army Post and Peterson Air Force Base.

Life can be complicated. That’s why we offer maximum flexibility, with day, evening and weekend courses in traditional, online or hybrid formats.

NEED CHILDCARE?

Our nationally accredited Child Development Center supports your success by providing high-quality care and educational services to children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years.

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Convenience

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Photo by PPCC student Dwan Petti

Photo by PPCC student Dwan Petti

Photo by PPCC student Ken Slager

Pikes Peak costs a fraction of most four-year colleges. Most students who apply for scholarships or financial aid get assistance, keeping out-of-pocket costs even lower. Available options include grants, scholarships, student jobs, loans and military benefits.

76 CU-Boulder $12,532–$17,836

CSU-Fort Collins $11,831

UCCS $10,462

CSU Pueblo $10,407

Pikes Peak Community College $4,813

College You Can

AFFORD

Tuition & FeesComparison with

in-state tuition for two

semesters at 15 credits

per semester.

These figures are based on 2018-2019 tuition and can vary depending on program of study.

PEAK FACT

We award $1 million in scholarships annually. One scholarship

application puts you in the running for them.

A quality educationfor a fraction of the cost

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Pikes Peak offers transferable credits to UCCS, CSU, Regis and many other four-year colleges and universities across the nation.

Small class sizes: With an average class size of 16, Pikes Peak gives personal attention to each student.

PPCC is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

PPCC instructors are proven experts in their areas of study, and many are working in their fields.

That’s probably why 95% of our students say they would recommend PPCC to a friend or family member.

Quality

EDUCATION

PEAK FACT

High school students can take free college classes,

and even earn a certificate or associate degree, before

they graduate. Concurrent college education may be

offered in your high school or on our campuses. Learn

more at ppcc.edu/hsp.

“There’s no point in making excuses. If you want it bad enough, you’re going to make it work. Pikes Peak Community College has changed my life. That’s just a fact.”

— Kimberly Moon, Mother of four and future nurse

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PPCC has nearly 200 degrees and certificates in virtually every major area of academic or technical studies. There’s a program that’s bound to match your interests and career goals.

13For a complete list of areas of study, visit ppcc.edu

We have what you want to

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ARTS BUSINESS HEALTH LIBERAL ARTS SCIENCES SKILLED TRADES

Art History Accounting Dental Assisting Communication Biology Automotive / Diesel

Dance Administrative Assistant Emergency Management English Chemistry Computer Networking

Fine Art Business Administration Medical Office Technology Foreign Language Computer Sciences Construction

Graphic Design Customer Service Nursing Humanities Geography Culinary Arts

Music Entrepreneurship Paramedic History Geology Fire Science

Photography Management Pharmacy Tech Literature Physics HVAC

Studio Art Paralegal Phlebotomy Psychology Pre-Engineering Machining

Theatre Social Innovation Radiology Tech Sociology Water Quality Management Robotics

Welding

Beginning in the fall of 2018, PPCC is offering its first bachelor’s degree in Emergency Service Administration.

Other new degree options:

Cyber Security

Certified Dietary Management

Social Innovation

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NURSING98% pass rate on nursing exam

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYFaculty are firefighters for C.S. Fire Department

CULINARY ARTS98% job placement rate

ZOO KEEPING TECHNOLOGYOne of only six programs in the country

Signature

PROGRAMS

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What’s new at PPCC?

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“We go to the Military and Veterans Center because it’s a whole new world for us. We’re not only entering the civilian world again, we’re entering the world of students, which is a double transition. At the Vet Center they help out a whole lot. They’re pretty awesome over there.”

—Marques Dungey, Veteran, PPCC Student

PEAK FACT

PPCC classrooms serve more veterans using benefits than

any other college or university in Colorado.

Student Government

Drop-In Recreation

Club Sports

Weekly Special Events

Clubs & Organizations

What you’ll find at PPCC

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A True College

EXPERIENCEPPCC students can engage well beyond the classroom, joining clubs, student government or sports and attending a variety of free campus events.

“PPCC laid the foundation for me to build on. It provided the appropriate level of course work that I needed in order to believe in myself.”

— Karen Medville, Class of 1985American Indian Program Manager, Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center

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Pikes Peak has forged valuable connections with the regional workforce, ensuring high job-placement rates, particularly in career and technical fields.

In high-demand areas, such as advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity or construction, more jobs are available than there are trained workers to fill them. We’ll help you bridge those gaps.

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Connect to the

PEAK FACT

The NSA has designated PPCC

a Cybersecurity Center of

Academic Excellence.

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“I discovered what graphic design really was. The thing about a creative career is you discover things you didn’t even know existed. All of a sudden, you’re like ‘Wow, this is amazing.’”

— Chris Schell, Class of 1995Graphic Designer, Co-Owner of Design Rangers

“It was a very real-world experience, as real as it could be. It wasn’t like fluffy, fluffy art school stuff. It was, ‘You’re here because you’re going to get a job, and this is what it’s going to be like.’”

— Jenny Schell, Class of 1994Graphic Designer, Co-Owner of Design Rangers and 2018 PPCC Commencement Speaker

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At the heart of our student-support services, you’ll find innovative ways to get help.

Innovative Support for Your

SUCCESS

LEARNING COMMONSAn open contemporary space that merges Library Services, Technology Services and Tutoring Services, partnering with students to develop success strategies for lifelong learning.

THE LEARNING COMMONS APPRequesting a tutor can feel awkward. It’s not easy to ask for help. That’s why we developed this awesome new app that makes connecting with a tutor as easy as calling an Uber.

MORE SUPPORT SERVICESBeyond the learning commons, you’ll find PPCC support with Accessibility Services, Retention Services, Counseling, United Way 2-1-1 at PPCC, and a Food Pantry, with free groceries.

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Photo by PPCC student Dwan Petti

Make it

HAPPENMore info at ppcc.edu

CONTACT USadmissions@ppcc.edu | 719.502.2000Visit us. Go to: ppcc.edu/visit-campus

Downtown Studio Campus100 West Pikes Peak AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903

Centennial Campus5675 South Academy Boulevard

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Rampart Range Campus11195 Highway 83

Colorado Springs, CO 80921