Littleton, CO · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College (in-state) | $4,434 | — |
| CO average | $14,382 | -69% |
| National average | $18,082 | -75% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,434 | $17,736 |
| Out-of-state | $17,034 | $68,136 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Arapahoe Community College ranks 4 by in-state tuition among the 43 CO colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 284% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Arapahoe Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Community College of Aurora | $4,470 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,510 |
| Lamar Community College | $4,550 |
| Otero College | $4,576 |
In-state tuition at Arapahoe Community College is $4,434 per year; out-of-state students pay $17,034.
Arapahoe Community College in-state tuition is 69% below the CO average of $14,382.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Arapahoe Community College is 75% below that.
$4,434 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Arapahoe Community College comes to about $17,736 for an in-state student and $68,136 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Arapahoe Community College ranks 4 out of the 43 CO colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.