Pikes Peak State College

History

PPCC began in 1968 operating out of rented buildings in Old Colorado City. Our first-year enrollment was roughly 800 students. The first graduation was held in April 1970 at Bancroft Park, yielding 17 associate's degrees and 70 certificates. Enrollment rapidly grew, in part because of an emphasis placed on military programs, which have become a significant aspect of the college. Significant population growth during the last several decades in the Pikes Peak region drove the need for expanded educational services. As a result, the PPCC Downtown Studio Campus was built in 1986 to provide better exposure to the college's arts and science programs and provide a center focusing on the arts. The Rampart Range Campus was built in the north end of the city in 1998. PPCC also operates education centers on Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base. PPCC has become the largest post-secondary educational institution in the region.

Specialties

We provide high quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on students success and community needs. We offer both transfer degrees for four year completion and certificates and technical degrees.