Red Rocks Community College

13300 W Sixth Ave
Denver, CO 80228

Tel: (303) 914-6600

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.

School Highlights

Red Rocks Community College serves 8,112 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
Red Rocks Community College is one of 5 community colleges within Jefferson County, CO.
The nearest community college to Red Rocks Community College is Colorado School of Healing Arts (2.7 miles away).

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Red Rocks Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:

	Red Rocks Community College	(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	335 staff	40 staff

The student population of Red Rocks Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Red Rocks Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	8,112 students	1,643 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	24:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	2,665 students	742 students

# Part-Time Students	5,447 students	901 students


# Undergraduate Students	2,665 students	617 students
# Graduate Students	20 students	31 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	2%	3%

% Hispanic	14%	17%

% Black	1%	5%

% White	72%	64%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	6%	6%

Diversity Score	0.41	0.55

College Completion Rate	26%	36%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,300	$33,100

The public in-state tuition of $3,844 is more than the state average of $3,657. The in-state tuition has grown by 39% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,555 is less than the state average of $10,359. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,844	$3,657

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,555	$10,359

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	90%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$11,730

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,250	$5,139

Acceptance Rate	100%	69%

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.	7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.	Club or Organization: Travel Abroad Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball, Camping, Pilates, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Yoga

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Profile last updated: 11/02/2020

The nearest community college to Red Rocks Community College is Colorado School of Healing Arts (2.7 miles away).