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 8,232 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 8,232 students
In-state tuition: $3,394
Out-state tuition: $12,692
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 69%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Community College of Denver has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 52:1 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
8,232 students
1,461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,453 students
556 students
# Part-Time Students
5,779 students
905 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
578 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
25%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
31%
55%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
7%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
College Completion Rate
10%
32%
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 $3,768. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,692 is more than the state average of $10,421. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,394
$3,768
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,692
$10,421
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,086
$11,634
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,221
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2020 (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.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 8,232 students
In-state tuition: $3,394
Out-state tuition: $12,692
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 69%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
