Pickens Technical College is a public community college located in Aurora, CO. It offers 27 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Pickens Technical College is $5,140 for Colorado residents and $9,250 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Colorado public community colleges' average ($7,574).

The school has 1,060 students, which is higher than Colorado community collleges' average (687). The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Colorado community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Pickens Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Colorado community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - Pickens Technical
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,140$9,250
Books & Supplies$600
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,165
Average Financial Aid$6,235
Cost of Attendance$20,905$25,015
After Financial Aid$14,670$18,780
Pickens Technical Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Pickens Technical College$5,140$9,250
Public Community Colleges in Colorado$4,729$7,574
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Pickens Technical College offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs27NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist38 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Construction Trades (other)16 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician24 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician42 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician16 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic Design10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,060 students at Pickens Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 544 male students and 481 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,0251,0169
Male Students5445413
Female Students4814756

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Pickens Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO
Phone303-344-4910
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$5,140
Out-of-State$9,250
Student Population »1,060 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »76%
Retention Rate67%
Average Financial Aid »$6,235
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)