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Motto | Start Smart, Start Strong. |
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Type | Public community college |
Established | 1983 |
Parent institution | Colorado Community College System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
President | Mordecai Brownlee [1] |
Students | 10,000+ (annually) |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | CentreTech Campus in Aurora, Colorado and Lowry Campus at the former Lowry Air Force Base |
Website | www |
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Community College of Aurora is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. [4]
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