Red Rocks Community College Photo - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.

Best Lakewood Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 11,290 students in Lakewood, Colorado.
The top ranked community college in Lakewood, CO is Colorado School of Trades.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 30:1.

Top Ranked Lakewood, CO Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
| 195 students
Colorado School of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
7655 W Mississippi Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
| 106 students
Red Rocks Community College
Red Rocks Community College Photo - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.
Public
13300 W Sixth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
| 10,989 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Lakewood, CO?
There are 3 community colleges serving 11,290 students in Lakewood, CO.
How diverse are community college in Lakewood, CO?
Community colleges in Lakewood, CO have approximately 37% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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