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Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood Colo., Red Rocks Community College offers more than 150 programs and 650 courses leading to 2-year degrees, 4-year degrees, a Master's program, and many professional certificates.
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School Highlights
Red Rocks Community College serves 6,035 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
The student population of Red Rocks Community College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Red Rocks Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,035 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,939 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
4,096 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,842 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
97 students
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,096 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
19%
20%
% White
4%
18%
% Hawaiian
67%
38%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2209%
0.2575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,840 is less than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 55% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,551 is less than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,840
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,551
$10,403
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs listed do not take into account RRCC Foundation Scholarships (90% of RRCC applicants receive aid after applying), nor does it include COF tuition discounts from the state of Colorado.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
41%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
98%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, Rock Climbing, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
The Lakewood campus is the largest community college campus in
Colorado. Red Rocks also has a campus in Arvada. Courses are
delivered in formats from traditional classroom to online to
self-paced and weekend classes. Since 1969, Red Rocks Community
College has delivered a quality education to an eclectic mix of
students of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. For many of our
14,000 annual students, Red Rocks is the convenient community
college just down the street. For others, a Red Rocks program or
course is worth traveling halfway around the world. Red Rocks
serves more than 14,000 students annually, meeting the diverse
educational needs of the residents of Clear Creek, Gilpin,
Jefferson and Park counties and other areas by providing access to
excellent higher education. Incorporating both the stability of
American academic tradition and the flexibility to be responsive to
community needs, the college emphasizes innovation, leadership,
quality and service. As the continuing education department of Red
Rocks Community College our mission is not just OSHA training. RMEC
offers training in OSHA Training, Online OSHA Training, Asbestos
Training, Computer Training, Online Computer Training,
Environmental and Cross-Connection Training, Casino Gaming
Certifications, Training Certificate Programs, Motorcycle Safety
Training and On-site/Customized Training.
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For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,162 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
