Westwood College-Denver South (Closed 2024)

3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227

School Highlights

Westwood College-Denver South served 236 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 51%.

School Overview

Westwood College-Denver South
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
92 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
236 students
2,252 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
n/a
743 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,509 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
536 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
29%
25%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
38%
49%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
24%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.636%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2693%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$33,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$15,230
$16,076
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$33,179
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,562
$5,250
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Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
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Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westwood College-Denver South cost?
Westwood College-Denver South's private state tuition is approximately $15,230.
What is the acceptance rate of Westwood College-Denver South?
The acceptance rate of Westwood College-Denver South is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 85%.
In what neighborhood is Westwood College-Denver South located?
Westwood College-Denver South is located in the Harvey Park South neighborhood of Denver, CO.

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