- Community College of Denver is a comprehensive, student-oriented urban college, providing open access to a diverse population. CCD pledges open admissions and appropriate support to every individual who seeks the opportunities available at the college for lifelong education and personal development.
School Highlights
Community College of Denver serves 7,273 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 7,273 students
- In-state tuition: $3,394
- Out-state tuition: $12,692
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Community College of Denver ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 407 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Community College of Denver
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
407 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Community College of Denver has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Community College of Denver diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,273 students
2,187 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,050 students
687 students
# Part-Time Students
5,223 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
501 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,050 students
585 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
38%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
10%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.71%
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,394 is less than the state average of $4,455. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,692 is more than the state average of $10,707. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,394
$4,455
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,692
$10,707
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,178
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Community College of Denver is a public, comprehensive, learning-centered, urban college that provides open access to a diverse population. CCD, with its main campus in downtown Denver and five branch campuses located throughout the city, has an unduplicated student headcount of 10,793 and a full-time equivalent enrollment of 4,027, annualized (2000-2001). The college reflects the center-city: two-thirds of its student body is low income; approximately 65 percent is first generation; nearly 10 percent has a disability; for more than 8 percent, English is the second language; students of color make up more than 58 percent of CCD's population; and the full- and part-time staffs reflect the faces of CCD students. Our award-winning faculty, small classes and extensive support services combine to provide you a valuable and successful educational experience. Choose from more than 125 programs that prepare you for a new career, job advancement or for transfer to a four-year school. Learn in a traditional classroom setting at a variety of sites or take classes online. Community College of Denver's educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic and economic fabric of our community, nation and the world. Ideas, innovation and the preparation of a well-trained workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. CCD provides access and opportunity for nontraditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college enrollment and career success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Community College of Denver cost?
Community College of Denver's tuition is approximately $3,394 for In-State students and $12,692 for Out-State students.
What is Community College of Denver's ranking?
Community College of Denver ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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