Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado

Public Associate Programs

$2,090

In-State Tuition

35.1%

Graduation Rate

$41,887

Median Earnings

3,182

Enrollment

Aims Community College is a public institution in Greeley, Colorado with 3,182 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $2,090 compared with a Colorado nursing-school average of $12,169. The school reports a graduation rate of 35.1%, median earnings of $41,887, and median federal debt of $6,844.

Tuition vs State

$2,090

-$10,079

$2,090 is lower than the state average of $12,169.

Graduation vs State

35.1%

-14.5%

35.1% is lower than the state average of 49.6%.

Earnings vs State

$41,887

-$2,240

$41,887 is lower than the state average of $44,127.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 98% Graduation rank: Top 72% Value rank: Top 3%

About Aims Community College

Location	Greeley, Colorado
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.aims.edu
In-State Tuition	$2,090
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,306
Total Enrollment	3,182
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	35.1%
Retention Rate	63.2%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$41,887
Median Debt at Graduation	$6,844
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$72
Pell Grant Recipients	17.1%
Students Receiving Loans	4.4%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$8,360

Median Debt

$6,844

Monthly Payment

$72

Earnings / Debt

6.1x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.2 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

17.1% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 4.4% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Aims Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $8,360, while the reported median debt is $6,844 with an estimated monthly payment of $72. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.