Westwood College-Denver South

3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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:

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
n/a
712 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,500 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
483 students
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# 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%
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
29%
25%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
38%
49%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
24%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
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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
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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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Westwood College-Denver South and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$33,179
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Westwood College-Denver South 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
$10,562
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Westwood College-Denver South 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
76%
85%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Westwood College-Denver South and the community college average percent admitted of Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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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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)

Did You Know?

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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Colorado community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Colorado is Colorado Heights University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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