Community College of Denver is a comprehensive, student-oriented urban college, providing open access to a diverse population. CCD pledges open admissions and appropriate support to every individual who seeks the opportunities available at the college for lifelong education and personal development.
School Highlights
Community College of Denver serves 7,273 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,273 students
In-state tuition: $3,394
Out-state tuition: $12,692
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 62%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Community College of Denver has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Community College of Denver diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,273 students
2,187 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,050 students
687 students
# Part-Time Students
5,223 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
501 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,050 students
528 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
22%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
38%
56%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
10%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.71%
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,394 is less than the state average of $4,455. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,692 is more than the state average of $10,707. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,394
$4,455
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,692
$10,707
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,178
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Community College of Denver is a public, comprehensive,
learning-centered, urban college that provides open access to a
diverse population. CCD, with its main campus in downtown Denver
and five branch campuses located throughout the city, has an
unduplicated student headcount of 10,793 and a full-time equivalent
enrollment of 4,027, annualized (2000-2001). The college reflects
the center-city: two-thirds of its student body is low income;
approximately 65 percent is first generation; nearly 10 percent has
a disability; for more than 8 percent, English is the second
language; students of color make up more than 58 percent of CCD's
population; and the full- and part-time staffs reflect the faces of
CCD students. Our award-winning faculty, small classes and
extensive support services combine to provide you a valuable and
successful educational experience. Choose from more than 125
programs that prepare you for a new career, job advancement or for
transfer to a four-year school. Learn in a traditional classroom
setting at a variety of sites or take classes online. Community
College of Denver's educational programs are designed to enrich the
social, civic and economic fabric of our community, nation and the
world. Ideas, innovation and the preparation of a well-trained
workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. CCD provides access
and opportunity for nontraditional students, workforce development
and training resources for local organizations, and community
partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college
enrollment and career success.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,273 students
In-state tuition: $3,394
Out-state tuition: $12,692
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 62%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,455 per year for in-state students and $10,707 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,261 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
