School Highlights
Westwood College-Denver South serves 236 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,230
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Westwood College-Denver South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
The student population of Westwood College-Denver South has stayed relatively flat 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 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
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
The private state tuition of $15,230 is less than the state average of $16,162. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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%.
What is Westwood College-Denver South's ranking?
Westwood College-Denver South ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Westwood College-Denver South located?
Westwood College-Denver South is located in the Harvey Park South neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Harvey Park South.
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