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Pickens Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Aurora, Colorado, Pickens Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Pickens Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pickens Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 67% at Pickens Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,930

Cost of attendance at Pickens Technical College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,830

Cost of attendance at Pickens Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Pickens Technical College received on average $4,491 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,491
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 113 40% $3,133 $353,995
Other Federal Grant 140 50% $2,747 $384,595
State Grant/Scholarships 120 43% $1,977 $237,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 4% $583 $7,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 140 50% $4,491 $628,795

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pickens Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pickens Technical College students is 64.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

64.3%

  • asian 75.0% 21 students
  • African American 76.9% 30 students
  • white 54.8% 40 students
  • hispanic 67.0% 63 students
  • International Students 55.6% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Pickens Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pickens Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families