Westwood College-Denver South

3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
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Tel: (303) 934-1122
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School Highlights

Westwood College-Denver South serves 236 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Top Rankings

Westwood College-Denver South ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
Westwood College-Denver South(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty13 staff87 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Westwood College-Denver South has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Westwood College-Denver South diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment236 students1,461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:115:1
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# Full-Time Students-556 students
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# Part-Time Students-905 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
29%
25%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
38%
55%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
24%
5%
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Diversity Score0.710.63
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,000$33,300
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,230 is less than the state average of $17,287. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,230$17,287
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%87%
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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 Rate76%85%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Westwood College-Denver South is Colorado Heights University (1.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Colorado Heights University
    Private, non-profit
    154 students | 1.20 Mi3001 S Federal Blvd
    Denver, CO 80236
    (720) 927-7622     1.20154
  • Arapahoe Community College
    Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus
    Public
    10,716 students | 3.50 Mi5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
    Littleton, CO 80160
    (303) 797-4222     3.5010,716
  • Colorado School of Healing Arts
    Private for-profit
    73 students | 3.50 Mi7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
    Lakewood, CO 80226
    (303) 986-2320     3.5073
  • Red Rocks Community College
    Red Rocks Community College Photo - 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.
    Public
    8,112 students | 5.40 Mi13300 W Sixth Ave
    Denver, CO 80228
    (303) 914-6600     5.408,112
  • Community College of Denver
    Public
    8,232 students | 6.70 Mi1111 W. Colfax Ave.
    Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 556-2600     6.708,232
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 236 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,230
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
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For Denver private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,804 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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