Pickens Technical College is a public community college located in Aurora, CO. It offers 27 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pickens Technical College is $4,930 for Colorado residents and $8,830 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Colorado public community colleges' average ($8,266).

The school has 960 students, which is lower than Colorado community collleges' average (971). The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Colorado community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Pickens Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Colorado community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,930$8,830
Books & Supplies$600
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,556
Average Financial Aid$3,936
Cost of Attendance$17,086$20,986
After Financial Aid$13,150$17,050
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Pickens Technical College$4,930$8,830
Public Community Colleges in Colorado$4,531$8,266
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Pickens Technical College offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs27NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist44 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Construction Trades (other)11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician54 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic Design12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant38 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 960 students at Pickens Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 487 male students and 439 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total9269188
Male Students4874843
Female Students4394345

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Pickens Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO
Phone303-344-4910
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,930
Out-of-State$8,830
Student Population »960 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »61%
Retention Rate97% (Full-time)
100% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,936
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)