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Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO·Public·https://www.pikespeak.edu/

Campus Identity

Pikes Peak State College is a public college in Colorado Springs, CO. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 78/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Pikes Peak State College is a public college in Colorado Springs, CO. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 78/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$3,680
In-State Tuition
+$301 fees
$15,102
Out-of-State Tuition
+$301 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

10,000–19,999

Suburban setting

Ski Access

78 miles

Echo Mountain

Weather

Cold Climate

44°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

78 mi away
60 skiable acres3 lifts
84 mi away
1,428 skiable acres9 lifts
85 mi away
2,908 skiable acres35 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Colorado Springs, CO

32°Jan33°Feb41°Mar48°Apr57°May67°Jun72°Jul70°Aug63°Sep51°Oct40°Nov32°Dec

Station: COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL Airport · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

78/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety7078100
70/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
78/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$3,680$15,102
Fees
$301$301
Total
$3,981$15,403
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

73 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
1,044 grads/yr$48,123
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
258 grads/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
213 grads/yr$47,241
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
192 grads/yr$48,223
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansCertificate
154 grads/yr$46,631

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's92 grads$74,590
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Associate's9 grads$67,308
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate84 grads$66,830
Accounting and Related Services
Associate's24 grads$54,225
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Certificate90 grads$53,211
Precision Metal Working
Certificate192 grads$48,223
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's1,044 grads$48,123
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate213 grads$47,241
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate154 grads$46,631
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's24 grads$46,350

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pikes Peak State College located?

Pikes Peak State College is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The main campus address is 5675 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Pikes Peak State College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Pikes Peak State College charges $3,680/year for in-state students and $15,102/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $15,403/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Pikes Peak State College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Pikes Peak State College the right fit for me?

Whether Pikes Peak State College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($15,102/year out-of-state), campus culture in Colorado Springs, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Pikes Peak State College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Pikes Peak State College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Size
10,000–19,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Bachelor's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 44°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
78/100
Nearest Airport
Colorado Springs, CO (COS) · 6 mialso FCS (6 mi), PUB (36 mi)

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.