School Highlights
Heritage College-Denver served 482 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the state average of 51%.
School Overview
Heritage College-Denver
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
25 staff
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
46
Student Body
Total Enrollment
482 students
2,252 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
482 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
576 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
482 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
25%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
49%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,500
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,819
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
53%
82%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Heritage College-Denver?
The acceptance rate of Heritage College-Denver is 53%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Heritage College-Denver is Colorado School of Trades (3.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
3.7 miles
Enrollment: 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Minority enrollment: 52%
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
4.0 miles
Enrollment: 10,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $3,394 Out-state tuition: $12,692 Minority enrollment: 68%
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Private for-profit
7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
4.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,227 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 70% Minority enrollment: 62%
7655 W Mississippi Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
6.0 miles
Enrollment: 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 In-state tuition: $13,200 Out-state tuition: $13,200 Minority enrollment: 37%
13300 W Sixth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
7.0 miles
Enrollment: 10,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,840 Out-state tuition: $7,551 Minority enrollment: 38%
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