Arapahoe Community College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Arapahoe Community College?

For 2024-25, ACC's reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $4,058 for Colorado residents and $16,658 for nonresidents. Reported required fees were $376 for either group. On that basis, tuition plus those fees amounted to about $4,434 for a resident or $17,666 for a nonresident before other expenses.

• Resident tuition and required fees, 2025-26: approximately $4,434 for a full-time undergraduate.
• Nonresident tuition and required fees, 2025-26: approximately $17,666 for a full-time undergraduate.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,460.
• Reported room-and-board allowance: $17,658; this is a living-cost figure, not the price of an ACC residence hall.

Part-time students were reported a per-credit charge of $169 for residents and $694 for nonresidents. Actual bills depend on credits, residency classification, course charges and the current tuition schedule. Transportation and personal expenses also belong in a student's budget, particularly at a commuter college.

Published prices are not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. For example, the reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $9,523; individual costs may differ substantially. Students should keep the academic year attached to each estimate and avoid treating a living-expense allowance as a charge paid to ACC.

What are the work-study opportunities at Arapahoe Community College?

Eligible ACC students may be able to pursue Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid package. Work-Study is earned through an approved job; it is not a grant automatically credited to the tuition bill.

Eligibility generally depends on financial need and the student's aid application, and available positions and funding are limited. Students interested in campus jobs should review current openings and ask the financial-aid office whether a position requires a Work-Study award. Ordinary part-time jobs and internships may also provide experience, but they are not necessarily Federal Work-Study positions.

For broader career planning, ACC students can seek advising about academic and employment goals and use the college's career-development resources. The availability of a service such as a particular employer event or internship varies, so it should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.