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 35:1.
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
Associate's Colleges
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
56 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
236 students
1,144 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
35:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
236 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
641 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
26%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
38%
49%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
24%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,230
$16,978
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$33,179
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,562
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
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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