Red Rocks Community College
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 two-year degrees or 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 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Trades (3.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Red Rocks Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 216 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Red Rocks Community College | (CO) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 216 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 8,112 students | 1,643 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,665 students | 742 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,447 students | 901 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| % Black | 1% | 5% |
| % White | 76% | 64% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 26% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,300 | $33,100 |
Source: 2016 (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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Red Rocks Community College is Colorado School of Trades (3.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Colorado School of TradesPrivate, for profit150 students | 3.00 Mi1575 Hoyt St
Denver, CO 80215
(303)233-4697 3.00150 - Colorado School of Healing ArtsPrivate, for profit176 students | 4.00 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Denver, CO 80226
(303)986-2320 4.00176 - Westwood College-Denver SouthPrivate, for profit236 students | 7.20 Mi3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303)934-1122 7.20236 - Colorado Heights UniversityPrivate, non-profit154 students | 7.80 Mi3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(303)937-4200 7.80154 - 10,296 students | 8.10 Mi1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303)556-2600 8.1010,296
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