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Pickens Technical College
- 500 Airport Blvd
- Aurora, CO 80011
- OPEID College Code: 01287500
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- General Phone: (303) 344-4910
- Executive Director: Art Bogardus
- Website: www.pickenstech.org
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 932
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- We,at Pickens Technical College, will continually strive to deliver unique secondary and post-secondary employablity skills and transitional opportunities with high expectations and exemplary performance at the core of our values. Pickens Technical College is an area vocational school offering technical training programs to adults and high school students. The programs are approved jointly by the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System and by the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. The school operates under the governance of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Pickens Technical College is a member of and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as listed in the NCA Vocational/Adult Schools Directory
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 38% | 35% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,385 | $1,000 | $800 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,013 | $2,013 | $2,013 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,006 | $4,006 | $4,006 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,306 | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,600 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,400 | $3,750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,319 | $3,319 | $3,319 |
| Out of State | $5,312 | $5,312 | $5,312 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,319 | $17,319 | $17,319 |
| Out of State | $19,312 | $19,312 | $19,312 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,069 | $7,069 | $7,069 |
| Out of State | $9,062 | $9,062 | $9,062 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | |
| Applied Horticulture, Horticulture Operations | 15 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 30 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 79 |
| Construction Trades | |
| Carpentry | 15 |
| Electrician | 11 |
| Engineering Technology | |
| Drafting and Design Technology | 30 |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technology | 29 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Dental Assisting | 42 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 46 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 11 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |
| Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology | 11 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 33 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology | 28 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 27 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 2 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Barbering | 2 |
| Cosmetology | 68 |
| Precision Production | |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 11 |
| Machine Shop Technology | 14 |
| Welding Technology | 16 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 54 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 932 Undergraduate: 932
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 587 Female: 345
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 587 Female: 345
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 766 Part-Time: 166
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 766 Part-Time: 166
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Black | 141 | 15% |
| Asian | 46 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 28% |
| White | 430 | 46% |
| Unknown | 50 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 373 | 40% |
| Ages 18-19 | 240 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 47 | 5% |
| Ages 22-24 | 40 | 4% |
| Ages 25-29 | 48 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 51 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 37 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 38 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 23 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 35 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 124 | 100 | 24 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 73 | 56 | 17 |
| Primarily Instruction | 67 | 50 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Other Professionals | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 32 | 28 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 93%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 28%
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
