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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
80 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
236 students
1,174 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
n/a
712 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,500 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
483 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
1,114 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
3%
6%

% Hispanic
29%
25%

% Black
3%
6%

% White
38%
49%

% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
24%
4%


Diversity Score
0.77
0.69

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
0.2712%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$33,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,230
$16,162

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
84%

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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