Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado

Public City: Midsize

Pueblo Community College is a public institution in Pueblo, Colorado enrolling 3,619 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $37,434 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $12,045. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Pueblo Community College

Pueblo Community College operates as a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado (city: midsize), with a total reported enrollment of 3,619 students of which 9,185 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Pueblo Community College is categorized as “14” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,045, with published in-state tuition of $5,049 and a Pell grant recipient share of 28.2%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $10,000, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 34.1%, and the first-year retention rate is 0.0%. Graduates earn a median of $37,434 ten years after enrolling, compared with $33,368 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 382600.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 47.9% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

3,619
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
34.1%
4-yr graduation rate
$37,434
10-yr median earnings
0.0%
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $5,049
Out-of-State Tuition $17,649
Average Net Price $12,045

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $9,941
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,345
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,892
28.2%
Pell Grant Rate
16.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$10,000
Median Debt
$106/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 45.8%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
International 0.4%
62.9%
Female
47.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

34.1%
4-Year Completion Rate
0.0%
Retention Rate
$33,368
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,434
Median Earnings (10yr)
47.9%
Earning Over $25K
382600.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 116 $87,122 $14,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Certificate 9 $69,953 $10,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 77 $67,421 $13,125
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 81 $65,447 $6,750
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 23 $64,622 $15,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 34 $61,123 $5,344
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Certificate $59,198
Fire Protection Certificate 103 $58,358
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 23 $53,358
Precision Metal Working Associate's 38 $53,160 $6,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 44 $45,876 $10,125
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 6 $44,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate 74 $43,949 $3,500
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 1 $42,852
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 17 $42,112
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 130 $41,582
Precision Metal Working Certificate 218 $39,668 $6,350
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 266 $37,959 $11,137
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Certificate 85 $31,443 $7,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 11 $28,992
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 18 $25,967
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 10 $21,508
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate 66 $19,653
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate's 2 $18,771

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Pueblo Community College?
Pueblo Community College is a public institution in Pueblo, Colorado. Total enrollment is 3,619 students.
How much do Pueblo Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of Pueblo Community College earn a median of $37,434 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $33,368.
How much does Pueblo Community College cost?
The average net price at Pueblo Community College is $12,045. In-state tuition is $5,049 and out-of-state tuition is $17,649. Median student debt at graduation is $10,000.
What is the graduation rate at Pueblo Community College?
Pueblo Community College has a 4-year completion rate of 34.1%.
Is Pueblo Community College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Pueblo Community College is $10,000, while graduates earn a median of $37,434 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 27% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 382600.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $106.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.