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Westwood College-Denver South (Closed 2024)

3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227

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School Highlights

Westwood College-Denver South served 236 students

The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 51%.

Top Rankings

Westwood College-Denver South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

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

Total Faculty

13 staff

80 staff

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Student Body

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

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712 students

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# Part-Time Students

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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

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95 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

66 students

1,114 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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1 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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346 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

29%

25%

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% Black

% White

38%

49%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

24%

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0.77

0.69

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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0.636%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.2712%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$39,000

$33,300

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees

$15,230

$16,162

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

95%

84%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$33,179

$13,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$10,562

$5,250

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Acceptance Rate

76%

85%

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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.

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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.

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