Skip to main content
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Community College Choices in Colorado Springs

I'm thinking about going to a community college in Colorado Springs after graduation. Any recommendations on which ones have good transfer rates and student support services? Trying to figure out the best option for my future goals.

a year ago

There are several community colleges in the Colorado Springs area that you can consider. First, there's Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC). With its wide range of programs, it's known for having a solid transfer program. The school has articulation agreements with a number of four-year institutions across the state which can make transferring credits smoother.

Next is the Colorado Springs campus of the Community College of Aurora. They also have an array of programs and are committed to student success with strong support services.

The third option is the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), which isn't technically a community college but has a low-cost option called "Reach Your Peak Program" that allows community college students to take courses at UCCS.

All these colleges have various student support services including academic advising, career services, and tutoring centers. Also remember to check out any virtual college tours or information sessions they might offer to get a feel for the campus and the community.

The best way to assess whether a college is a good fit for your future goals is to identify what those goals are and then see which college can best help you achieve them. Are you planning to transfer to a four-year college? If so, you might want to look into the transfer rates and articulation agreements of the community colleges you're considering. Are you planning to enter the workforce directly after graduating from your community college? Then you might want to look into the job placement rates and the vocational or technical programs that the colleges offer. Best of luck with your decision!

a year ago

About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ

CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.