Arapahoe Community College is a public community college in Littleton, Colorado. It was founded in 1965 as the first community college in the Denver area. The college began after a grass-roots movement by Littleton residents, led by Littleton activist Virginia Baker, to provide post-high school education in the area. Arapahoe Junior College began with 55…Arapahoe Community College is a public community college in Littleton, Colorado. It was founded in 1965 as the first community college in the Denver area. The college began after a grass-roots movement by Littleton residents, led by Littleton activist Virginia Baker, to provide post-high school education in the area. Arapahoe Junior College began with 550 students.