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Red Rocks Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2479th overall and 36th in Colorado
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
45.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,869 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
35 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / 40% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,727 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,643 (30,447 urban / 196 rural) |
| Households | 12,759 (2.39 people per house) |
| Families | 8,150 (2.93 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 455 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,026 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 70 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 419 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 28,541 |
| Pop. — Other | 810 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 52nd on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | N/A | N/A |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | N/A | N/A |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.28 |
| Larceny-theft | 33 | 4.57 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 35 | 4.85 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Red Rocks Community College?
Ranks 2924th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,852 | $1,852 | $8,574 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $230 | $230 | $230 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $86 | $86 | $366 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,869 | $3,869 | $10,301 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,172 | $16,172 | $22,604 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,924 | $11,924 | $18,356 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,964  $2,171 |
$1,964  $2,171 |
$8,502  $8,603 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,306  $1,698 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,379  $8,091 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,385  $4,212 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $7,218  $8,055 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Red Rocks Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Red Rocks Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Red Rocks Community College Ranks 3426th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,238 | 104 |  23% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $983 | 107 |  24% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,363 | 20 |  4% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,386 | 90 |  20% |
| Any financial aid type | 189 |  42% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Red Rocks Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 55 | 49 | 104 |
Hispanic | 347 | 412 | 759 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 87 | 105 | 192 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 61 | 61 | 122 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,616 | 2,698 | 5,314 |
Race Unknown | 129 | 83 | 212 |
| Total | 3,310 | 3,417 | 6,727 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Red Rocks Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 89 | 140 | |
| 78 | 27 | 105 | |
| 69 | 5 | 74 | |
| 46 | 6 | 52 | |
| 48 | 2 | 50 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Red Rocks Community College Ranks 2779th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,691 ($41,532 male / $43,486 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 59 (24 male / 35 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 30 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $288,052 |
Red Rocks Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Red Rocks Community College is a community college located in Lakewood, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. The college was established in 1969 as a campus of the Community College of Denver and opened at a temporary site until the Colorado legislature appropriated funds for construction of a permanent campus at the school’s present Lakewood campus. On July 1, 1983 the Red Rocks campus officially became Red Rocks Community College and it opened its second campus in Arvada in 1990. Red Rocks Community College’s GLBT (Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender) Resource Center opened its doors to the campus and surrounding community on September 19, 2006.
Red Rocks Community College Academics
Established in 1969, Red Rocks Community College was founded in Colorado as a new Community College of Denver campus. By 1971 construction of the present Lakewood campus was approved, and completed in 1973. In 1990 the campus expanded to include the Arvada campus, featuring high-tech modern facilities.
With over 650 courses pertaining to over 150 programs, students have a wide selection when choosing a two-year degree or professional certificate program. The 14,000 annual students at Red Rocks Community College are able to choose from classroom courses, online courses, self-paced courses and weekend classes. As a community college Red Rocks keeps class sizes below 20 students, and offers support services like free tutoring, advising, child care, learning and resource centers, English as a Second Language instruction, and student employment.
As a two-year college Red Rocks Community College offers associate of arts, associate of science, associate of general studies, and associate of applied science degrees, and an AA/AS General Education Transfer Program which all of Colorado’s four-year state colleges and universities accept. Degree programs are offered in exciting areas like speech-language pathology and audiology, computer technology, fire science, health careers and law enforcement. The CISCO Academy and multimedia programs in computer technology are also amongst the featured degree programs at Red Rocks Community College. In-demand job training is offered in areas like the Emergency and Public Service department- the largest in the state- with training for police, fire and EMT professionals. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training center on campus is the second-largest in the country.
Red Rocks Community College is set on 140 acres in Lakewood, Colorado, and students enjoy breathtaking views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is only minutes away from campus, with other surrounding cities including Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. Many of the top ski slopes and natural attraction in Colorado are located within an hour’s drive of Lakewood.
Red Rocks Community College Admissions
Red Rocks Community College admissions are open to high school graduates, non-graduates and high school enrolled students 17 years of age and older. The first step is to complete an application form to receive a User ID number. International students should instead contact the International Education Office directly. Colorado residents should complete the Colorado Opportunity Fund application online, in order to save money on tuition.
All degree-seeking applicants must complete Accuplacer exams, or be otherwise assessed for reading, writing and mathematical ability levels. Some applicants with previous coursework at the college or university level will be exempt.
Informational campus visits are available regularly throughout the week, including a 30 minute tour. Accepted applicants as well as potential applicants are invited to participate.
Red Rocks Community College Financial Aid
To receive financial aid all students must fill out a FAFSA. This must be done each year the student enrolls at Red Rocks Community College. More than 2,000 students receive financial assistance in some form at Red Rocks. Students must first reference the Financial Aid Handbook before applying for financial aid, and must be aware that Priority Dates have been established for the first-come, first-served Financial Aid awarded.
In order to qualify for financial aid matriculated students must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or otherwise eligible as a non-citizen. Types of available financial aid include Grants, like the need-based Federal Pell, Colorado State, Supplemental Educational Opportunity, and Colorado Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grants; and Loans/Self-Help aid, including Federal and Colorado work-study programs. Red Rocks Community College participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program for direct loans. Personal loans may also be a good choice for some students.
In addition to FAFSA Red Rocks Community College is supported by the nonprofit organization the Red Rocks Community College Foundation, founded in 1993. More than $400,000 goes towards supporting programs and initiatives in support of Red Rock students annually. Students may qualify for scholarships, grants, Student Voice Grants or the Teaching Chair award. Funds for these financial aid initiatives are made up of support from hundreds of donors.
Red Rocks Community College Students
With 14,000 students a year attending Red Rocks Community College, campus is always buzzing with activity. While the vast majority of students are in-state Colorado residents, there are out-of-state and international students on campus. Red Rocks Community College is a commuter campus, where the majority of students live in the surrounding communities of Denver, Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. The school does, however, provide an unendorsed listing of housing, roommate, rental and apartment overview listings on its website.
On the weekends students at Red Rocks Community College enjoy Denver nightlife, or head out for a hike on one of the many area mountain trails. Downtown Denver offers restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping, professional sports teams, museums, art galleries and more. For live entertainment students head to the nearby Red Rocks Amphitheater- a popular concert venue. For outdoor recreation Lakewood is a nature-lover’s dream with mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, whitewater rafting, fishing, camping and more only a short drive away from campus.
Red Rocks Community College also offers more than 20 student clubs and organizations like the Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society, the Campus Green Initiative, the Frisbee Club, the Photography Rocks Club, the Rock Stars Sports Club, and the Video Game Club. Campus activity centers The Den and Great Hall have many board games, billiards, TV, a pinball machine, and video games which students congregate around. Sports clubs include Frisbee golf, half pipe, and tennis.
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