Aurora, CO · Public · Certificate · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens Technical College (in-state) | $5,140 | — |
| CO average | $14,382 | -64% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,140 | $20,560 |
| Out-of-state | $9,250 | $37,000 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Pickens Technical College ranks 15 by in-state tuition among the 43 CO colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 80% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Pickens Technical College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Pueblo Community College | $5,049 |
| Community College of Denver | $4,902 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,859 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,663 |
In-state tuition at Pickens Technical College is $5,140 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,250.
Pickens Technical College in-state tuition is 64% below the CO average of $14,382.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Pickens Technical College is 72% below that.
$5,140 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Pickens Technical College comes to about $20,560 for an in-state student and $37,000 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Pickens Technical College ranks 15 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.