Red Rocks Community College

13300 W Sixth Ave
Denver, CO 80228
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Red Rocks Community College Photo #1 - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.
  • 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.
  • Please reach out to student.outreach@rrcc.edu to speak with a recruiter today!

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 higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 335 teachers has grown by 90% over five years.
Red Rocks Community College(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty335 staff87 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 38:1 over five years.
The Red Rocks Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment8,112 students1,461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:115:1
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# Full-Time Students2,665 students556 students
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# Part-Time Students5,447 students905 students
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# Undergraduate Students2,665 students518 students
# Graduate Students20 students22 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
14%
25%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
72%
55%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
6%
5%
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Diversity Score0.460.63
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College Completion Rate
26%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,300$33,300
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,840 is less than the state average of $3,768. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,551 is less than the state average of $10,421. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,840$3,768
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,551$10,421
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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%87%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$11,634
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,377$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%88%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered4 sports
SportsBasketball, Intramural Sports Only, Rock Climbing, VolleyballBasketball, Intramural Sports Only,
Rock Climbing, Volleyball,

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: 2020 (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.

Profile last updated: 07/13/2021

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
    73 students | 2.70 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
    Lakewood, CO 80226
    (303) 986-2320     2.7073
  • Colorado School of Trades
    Private for-profit
    149 students | 3.40 Mi1575 Hoyt St
    Lakewood, CO 80215
    (303) 233-4697     3.40149
  • 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
    (720) 927-7622     6.10154
  • Community College of Denver
    Public
    8,232 students | 7.60 Mi1111 W. Colfax Ave.
    Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 556-2600     7.608,232
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 8,112 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,840
  • Out-state tuition: $7,551
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
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