- Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood Colo., Red Rocks Community College offers more than 150 programs and 650 courses leading to 2-year degrees, 4-year degrees, a Master's program, and many professional certificates.
- Please reach out to student.outreach@rrcc.edu to speak with a recruiter today!
School Highlights
Red Rocks Community College serves 6,029 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 6,029 students
- In-state tuition: $1,840
- Out-state tuition: $7,551
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Red Rocks Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 335 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Red Rocks Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
335 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Red Rocks Community College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Red Rocks Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,029 students
2,187 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,936 students
687 students
# Part-Time Students
4,093 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,839 students
585 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
97 students
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,093 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
23%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
68%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.53%
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,840 is less than the state average of $4,455. The in-state tuition has declined by 54% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,551 is less than the state average of $10,707. The out-state tuition has declined by 48% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,840
$4,455
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,551
$10,707
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs listed do not take into account RRCC Foundation Scholarships (90% of RRCC applicants receive aid after applying), nor does it include COF tuition discounts from the state of Colorado.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, Rock Climbing, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Travel Abroad
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Camping, Pilates, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Yoga
Travel Abroad
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Camping, Pilates, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Yoga
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Lakewood campus is the largest community college campus in Colorado. Red Rocks also has a campus in Arvada. Courses are delivered in formats from traditional classroom to online to self-paced and weekend classes. Since 1969, Red Rocks Community College has delivered a quality education to an eclectic mix of students of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. For many of our 14,000 annual students, Red Rocks is the convenient community college just down the street. For others, a Red Rocks program or course is worth traveling halfway around the world. Red Rocks serves more than 14,000 students annually, meeting the diverse educational needs of the residents of Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park counties and other areas by providing access to excellent higher education. Incorporating both the stability of American academic tradition and the flexibility to be responsive to community needs, the college emphasizes innovation, leadership, quality and service. As the continuing education department of Red Rocks Community College our mission is not just OSHA training. RMEC offers training in OSHA Training, Online OSHA Training, Asbestos Training, Computer Training, Online Computer Training, Environmental and Cross-Connection Training, Casino Gaming Certifications, Training Certificate Programs, Motorcycle Safety Training and On-site/Customized Training.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Red Rocks Community College cost?
Red Rocks Community College's tuition is approximately $1,840 for In-State students and $7,551 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Red Rocks Community College?
The acceptance rate of Red Rocks Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 83%.
What sports does Red Rocks Community College offer?
Red Rocks Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, Rock Climbing and Volleyball.
What is Red Rocks Community College's ranking?
Red Rocks Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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