Pikes Peak State College is a public 2-year college in Colorado Springs, Colorado with 9,595 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $4,709 a year after grants and graduates 23% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Pikes Peak State College acceptance rate and admissions
Pikes Peak State College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Pikes Peak State College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,662 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $17,702 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $16,398 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $4,709 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $4,709 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,689 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Pikes Peak State College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 23% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $45,162 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 20% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Pikes Peak State College majors and what graduates earn
Pikes Peak State College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently.
All 3 majors at Pikes Peak State College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 58 | $75,859 | n/a | $15,860 |
| Homeland security | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Pikes Peak State College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 276 | n/a | n/a | $4,750 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 213 | $45,885 | $46,631 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 152 | $45,021 | $47,241 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 141 | n/a | $48,223 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 51 | n/a | $22,848 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 40 | n/a | $41,389 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 30 | n/a | $40,150 | $5,829 |
| Welding | Associate degree | 27 | n/a | $45,322 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 26 | $38,144 | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 24 | $61,643 | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 22 | $48,629 | $46,350 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $41,460 | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $67,308 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | $36,956 | n/a |
Students and location
- 9,595 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 22 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Pikes Peak State College?
No. Pikes Peak State College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Pikes Peak State College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,662 for in-state students and $17,702 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $4,709 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Pikes Peak State College?
23% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Pikes Peak State College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $45,162 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.