Arapahoe Community College, founded in 1965 as Arapahoe Junior College, was the first 2-year college in the greater Denver metro area. The college grew out of a grassroots effort by Littleton residents who wanted to provide post-high school education in the area. In addition to the Littleton Campus, ACC offers Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock, a partnership with Douglas County School District and CSU and degree and certificate options at DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree.
