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Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The Community College of Denver is a 2-year community college in the heart of Colorado’s capital city. CCD offers degrees and certificates in over 100 subject across 45 programs of study. The US Department of Education has designated CCD as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and over 60 percent of CCD students are the first people in their family to attend college.

Average Net Price:
$9,304
Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,304
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,058
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,658
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1460
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,881
$30k - $48k
$8,725
$48k - $75k
$10,262
$75k - $110k
$14,658
$110k+
$17,432
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,670
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,810
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,123

 

Students receiving state aid
62%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3946
Students receiving federal aid
63%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,810
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$20,236,220
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,920,593

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
23%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,347
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$106
Students receiving federal loans
23%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,672
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,293

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1058
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
140
$30k - $48k
62
$48k - $75k
54
$75k - $110k
26
$110k+
10

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
7,715
Total Number of Undergrads
7,715
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
27

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
42%
Native American
1%
White
31%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
23

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
25%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$106

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Megan's Review

from Arvada, CO

When attending Community College of Denver you really have to be on top of things yourself. When you select your major, they do not provide you with a list of required courses for that major; you have...

Nicole's Review

from Denver, CO

CCD has an excellent teaching staff who are dedicated to helping students succeed. The school is filled with students of all ages and ethnicity, and this gives the school a real sense of community. Th...

Thu's Review

from DENVER, CO

Choosing Community College of Denver is a great start for those who want to get advanced knowledge but less money. The professors and staff here will make you comfortable with fantastic cares and conc...