Red Rocks Community College

13300 W Sixth Ave
Denver, CO 80228
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  • 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 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 335 teachers has grown by 55% over five years.
Red Rocks Community College(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty335 staff54 staff
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Student Body

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 53:1 over five years.
The Red Rocks Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment8,112 students1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:130:1
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# Full-Time Students2,665 students670 students
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# Part-Time Students5,447 students860 students
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# Undergraduate Students2,665 students631 students
# Graduate Students20 students20 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
14%
21%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
72%
57%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
6%
6%
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Diversity Score0.460.62
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College Completion Rate
26%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,300$33,100
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,844 is less than the state average of $4,586. 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 $10,832. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,844$4,586
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,555$10,832
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Tuition NotesTuition 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 Aid90%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$10,940
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,065$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%87%

Extracurriculars

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: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • 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.

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Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Red Rocks Community College is Colorado School of Healing Arts (2.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Colorado School of Healing Arts
    Private for-profit
    98 students | 2.70 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
    Lakewood,  CO  80226
    (303) 986-2320     2.7098
  • Colorado School of Trades
    Private for-profit
    135 students | 3.40 Mi1575 Hoyt St
    Lakewood,  CO  80215
    (303) 233-000000     3.40135
  • Westwood College-Denver South
    Private, for profit
    236 students | 5.40 Mi3150 S Sheridan Blvd
    Denver,  CO  80227
    (303) 934-1122     5.40236
  • Colorado Heights University
    Private, non-profit
    154 students | 6.10 Mi3001 S Federal Blvd
    Denver,  CO  80236
    (303) 937-4200     6.10154
  • Community College of Denver
    Public
    7,887 students | 7.60 Mi1111 W. Colfax Ave.
    Denver,  CO  80204
    (303) 556-2600     7.607,887
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 8,112 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,844
  • Out-state tuition: $9,555
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
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For Denver private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,512 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Denver community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Denver is CollegeAmerica-Denver. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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