Heritage College-Denver (Closed 2016)

12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212

School Highlights

Heritage College-Denver served 482 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the state average of 51%.

School Overview

Heritage College-Denver
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
25 staff
80 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Heritage College-Denver and community college average number of faculty in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Number of Programs Offered
7
46

Student Body

Total Enrollment
482 students
1,174 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Heritage College-Denver and community college average number of enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Heritage College-Denver and community college average student staff ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
482 students
712 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Heritage College-Denver and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,500 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Heritage College-Denver.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
576 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
482 students
483 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Heritage College-Denver and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,114 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Heritage College-Denver and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heritage College-Denver and the percentage of Asian community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
% Hispanic
39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heritage College-Denver and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heritage College-Denver and the percentage of Black community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
% White
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heritage College-Denver and the percentage of White community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Heritage College-Denver and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heritage College-Denver.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage College-Denver and the community college average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Heritage College-Denver and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2712%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,500
$33,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Heritage College-Denver and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Colorado by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Heritage College-Denver and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,819
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Heritage College-Denver and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Heritage College-Denver and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
53%
82%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Heritage College-Denver?
The acceptance rate of Heritage College-Denver is 53%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.

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