Aims Community College

www.aims.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,848

6.94% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,651

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,529

22.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.1%

168 Graduates

About

Aims Community College is a higher education institution located in Weld County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Aims Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (336 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (46 degrees), and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2023, 1,890 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aims Community College. 50.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (986 degrees), 1.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (734 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aims Community College is $1,848, which is $−6,405 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Aims Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 472 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Aims Community College is $1,848, which is $6,405 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,651.

In 2023, 33% of undergraduate students attending Aims Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,848

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Aims Community College was $1,848. The cost of tuition at Aims Community College is $−6,405 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Aims Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,651

2023 Value

2.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Aims Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,651. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Aims Community College grew by 2.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of Aims Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,420

Room and Board

$1,488

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aims Community College was of $12,420 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,488. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.881% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Aims Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Aims Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 32.7% with respect to 2022, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Aims Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Aims Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 472 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Aims Community College had a total enrollment of 7,529 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Aims Community College is 1,668 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,861. This means that 22.2% of students enrolled at Aims Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aims Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 1.54% Black or African American, 0.677% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Aims Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.6%), followed by White Female (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aims Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,529 students. The full-time enrollment at Aims Community College is 1,668 and the part-time enrollment is 5,861. This means that 22.2% of students enrolled at Aims Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Aims Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Aims Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Aims Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Aims Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,542 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,333 enrolled students
Two or More Races
169 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aims Community College is 47% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 1.54% Black or African American, 0.677% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,163 students (15.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 26 more women than men received degrees from Aims Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aims Community College is white (986 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (734 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Aims Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (336 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (46 degrees) and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aims Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (212 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (234 degrees), and Communication Technologies (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aims Community College are Construction managers (39,798 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,838 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,470 people), Other managers (32,886 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,580 people).

The most specialized majors at Aims Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (212 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (234 degrees), Communication Technologies (27 degrees), Human Sciences (88 degrees), and Transportation (54 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aims Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Aims Community College are Precision Production (212 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (234 degrees), Communication Technologies (27 degrees), Human Sciences (88 degrees), and Transportation (54 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aims Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Aims Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
336 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
46 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Aims Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 336 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Aims Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

932

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

958

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 932 degrees were awarded to men at Aims Community College, which is 0.973 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (958).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Aims Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Aims Community College in Welding Technology, which is 7.83 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Aims Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.26 times more than the 103 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 23% of students graduating from Aims Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Aims Community College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.19% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
986 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
734 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aims Community College is white (986 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (734 degrees).

1.9% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
497 degrees awarded
White Female
489 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
398 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aims Community College is white male (497 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (489 degrees).

Operations

Aims Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.93M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 622k (10.5%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Aims Community College had a total salary expenditure of 109M. Aims Community College employs 77 Professors, 52 Instructors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Aims Community College are Female Professor (47), Male Professor (30), and Female Instructor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aims Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees.

Endowment

$5.93M

2023 Endowment

14%

growth from 2022

Aims Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.93M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Aims Community College grew 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $133k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Aims Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.7M

2023 Salaries

7.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Aims Community College paid a median of $41.7M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($109M) and a 7.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.73% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.98% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2023, Aims Community College paid a total of $10.1M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aims Community College were Professor with 77 employees, Instructor with 52 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aims Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aims Community College was Female Professor with 47 employees, Male Professor with 30 employees, and Female Instructor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Aims Community College.

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