Top Reasons to Choose PPCC

With a Community College education, you'll be well prepared for any four-year college or university. 

• Everybody’s Welcome!  Pikes Peak Community College has an open-door policy.
• It’s convenient – there are four full-service campuses around Colorado Springs to serve you.
• We offer a wide variety of classes in more than 125 programs of study.
• Flexible Schedules – take classes in the day, evening, Saturday or on the internet.
• Small classes allow for individual attention.
• PPCC is affordable - our tuition can be less than half that of a four-year college or university.
• Core course credits transfer to any 4-year college in Colorado.
• Transfer success - studies show PPCC graduates who transfer to a university maintain higher GPA's than students who start at the university as freshmen.
• Student success is our top priority at PPCC.
• PPCC graduates are sought after for transfer to universities.
• Qualified faculty - 100% of our arts and sciences professors have a Master's or Doctorate degree.
• PPCC has strong support from community businesses and industry leaders.

We encourage you to apply for admission and register early so that you have the best chance of getting the classes you want by following these 8 easy steps.  Admission is open to anyone 17 or older, and the best part is, there's no fee.     

All students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Select Application from the links to the left to apply now to PPCC.

If you would like to know more about the college or would like a tour of any of our four campuses, just give our Enrollment Services Center a call at 719.502.3000, toll free at 800.456.6847 or by email Admissions Office.

Page last updated on Friday June 13, 2008