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Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Red Rocks Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Colorado, with campuses located in Lakewood and Arvada. RRCC offers AA, AS, AGS, and AAS degrees, which cover over 100 different fields of study, as well as over 60 certificate programs. Along with traditional classes, the college also offers class formats such as online, on weekends, and self-paced. Eligible students earning an AA and AS degree have the opportunity to transfer to any public, 4-year institution within the state.

Average Net Price:
$10,257
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$10,257
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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.
$4,859
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.
$17,459
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1460
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,312
$30k - $48k
$8,490
$48k - $75k
$10,079
$75k - $110k
$13,719
$110k+
$18,048
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.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,031
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.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,079
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,295

 

Students receiving state aid
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3793
Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,079

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.
13%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,961
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.
$5,250
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.
$91
Students receiving federal loans
13%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,961
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,082

 

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
Suburb or town
2021
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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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
99%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
90
$30k - $48k
42
$48k - $75k
40
$75k - $110k
16
$110k+
14

Admissions Resources

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

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
7,382
Total Number of Undergrads
7,286
Student:Faculty Ratio
26:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
40

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Residency
In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
27
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
22%
Native American
1%
White
62%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
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

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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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,300
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.
$5,250
Loan Default Rate
17%
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.
$91

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Sammy's Review

from Golden, CO

It’s crazy how many opportunities Red Rocks offers I never knew it until I dug around a little. Lots of programs I looked into ended with a semester of career training/internships. ...

Christopher's Review

from Lakewood, CO

Red Rocks community college has a wonderful study atmosphere. The teachers here are great and I feel that they truly want to help every student succeed. Red Rocks Community College has an excellent am...

Sandra's Review

from Centennial, CO

I love red rocks! Everyone is down to earth and very helpful. The classes are small sizes and the teachers are good with helping one on one with problems. ...