
ONE SYSTEM, POWERED BY 13 COLLEGES
We’re Changing the Way Colorado Goes to College
Transforming Education for Today’s Learners
The Colorado Community College System is Colorado’s largest higher education and workforce training provider. With 13 colleges and more than 35 locations, we serve over 115,000 students each year. We offer Concurrent Enrollment, Career & Technical Education (CTE), certificate programs, transfer programs, associate and bachelor’s degrees, one master’s degree program, and customized employer training.
We champion low-cost and accessible education for everyone. Our commitment is to improve students’ lives, enrich our communities, and build a skilled workforce to power Colorado’s economy.
Discover our pledge to Colorado.
Your Path is Our Mission
Four-year degree or two? Online or on campus? Take classes to learn new skills, or jumpstart a career as an apprentice? Whichever direction you pick, you can draw your map here.


New Students
Our programs focus on careers that are growing. We develop these programs with business, industry, and government partners.

Industry Partners
Businesses, manufacturers, and organizations across Colorado boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability by tapping into community college expertise.

Advocates
Be informed. Be engaged. Be a CCCS Advocate. Learn how you can promote CCCS’s value and opportunities. Raise awareness about issues facing community colleges.
Curious about the impact we’re having in Colorado communities? The numbers have a lot to say. View Data & Reports
Fostering Homegrown Talent
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Latest News
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Colorado Community College System Chancellor Joe Garcia Announces Planned Retirement
Garcia to retire June 30, 2025, culminating a distinguished career in higher education, workforce development, and public service. February 13, […]
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CCCS Honors Sen. Rollie Heath’s Legacy of Educational Leadership
In middle school, Sen. Rollie Heath developed a deep respect for skilled trades when he watched a tractor roll off […]
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Trinidad State College, Pueblo Community College, and Emergent Campus Secure $5.75M Grant to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways
Trinidad State College, Pueblo Community College, and Emergent Campus receive $5.75 million grant to strengthen career pathways in advanced manufacturing. […]
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