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Campus Summary
For 73 years, Pueblo Community College has created a niche for itself by providing the education and training that gives people the skills needed to qualify for good jobs. Since it was founded in 1933, the two-year school has not changed its mission of providing the education and training that will make a positive change in the lives of individuals.
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Colorado Community College System, PCC offers more than 40 certificate and associate degree programs and is a state leader in providing healthcare education. Graduates are able to either step into the workforce or seamlessly transition to a four-year school to continue their education.
Located on a lush green and tree-heavy section of central Pueblo, PCC provides a major university “feel” that is quite unique for a community college. The beauty of the campus is enhanced by a modern and attractive architectural theme that is maintained throughout the campus.
Demographically, the average age of a PCC student is 29 years old, and about one-third are first-time college students. Approximately 80% receive some kind of financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study jobs and/or student loans. Of the student body, 63% are female and 36% represent a minority. The U.S. Department of Education has designated PCC as a Hispanic-Serving Institution based on the college’s commitment to serve Hispanic and low-income students, and two Title V grants are helping PCC meet this commitment.
The College has experienced dramatic enrollment growth over the past 15 years, and PCC now has two extension centers. The $9.2 million Fremont Campus opened in Cañon City in 2001 and serves Fremont and Custer counties. The Southwest Center offers classes at sites in Durango and Cortez, serving Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties.
PCC constantly strives to provide students with modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and comprehensive technical and transfer programs that will prepare them either for the job market or for transferring to four-year institutions. Students have access to a wide range of academic support services, counseling and advising services, and student activities.
A technologically advanced school, PCC is the home of the Gorsich Advanced Technology Center. Partnerships with business and industry provide the center with state-of-the-art equipment, enabling students to acquire the marketable technical skills needed to step right into the workforce upon graduating.
Auxiliary College services are utilized extensively by the community. The Small Business Development Center offers free assistance to new and prospective small business owners. The Community Education and Training Division offer non-credit courses, workshops and seminars to individuals and business people. And the College offers GED exam preparation classes as well as GED testing for those who do not have a high school diploma.
Unique Programs
We offer more than 48 certificate and Associate Degree programs, and we are a state leader in health care education. The job-placement rate for graduates of our Health Professions programs is virtually 100%, and many are hired before they even graduate. In January 2006, we launched a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. We also have new academic programs in Aviation Technology and Maintenance, Education, Latino/Latina Studies, Massage Therapy and Social Work.
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