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
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. | $4,707 |
| 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. | $16,947 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1460 |
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. 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.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,419
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,322
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,212
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.
18%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,566
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
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
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,470
Total Number of Undergrads
6,375
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
40
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,300
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingRed Rocks is a great school. I am 26 years old and work full time, and Red Rocks made it really easy for me to go to school online. I loved all of the classes I took over the last two years and I would recommend every single one of my teachers. I felt that each teacher was passionate about teaching and was very active in engaging students, which I k ow is not always easy. I have found that when I am on a school break, I long to be back in school and I think that part of the reason for this is because Red Rocks is a great school. One more thing I would like to add that I particularly liked about RRCC is the small campus!!
Manda from Thornton, CO
A school where the faculty cares about the students. Class sizes are small and tuition is low. This school is a great value when compared to the larger state universities!
Eddie from CO
So far the classes from what I've seen are pretty laid back, and help for projects is easily found.
Rachel from Denver, CO
The instructors are all amazing and will help you with almost anything, if you ask. I've had a couple of instructors who really didn't care that much for teaching and I didn't think I was getting what I was paying for.
Shandra
I have done the dual credit with Red Rocks, where I recieve college credit but am learning a trait that can get me into the work field asap at Warren Tech (which is on the same campus as RRCC) and I have had such a successful education.
Casey from Denver, 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 amount of study programs to choose from.
Christopher from Lakewood, 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.
Sandra from Centennial, CO
Most of the teachers are great. There are many opportunities to be found here. The counselors are very helpful.
Katherine from Bailey, CO
red rocks community college offers a diverse population of students and courses. the school offers free walk-in tutoring for many classes as well as some free one-on-one tutoring. the campus encourages student involvement and offers many opportunities to involve yourself.
Krystin from Lakewood, CO
RRCC offers many different options for students; days, evenings, online, and accelerated classes. This was perfect for me, being a mom and working full time. Classes also transfer to major colleges.
Allison from Littleton, CO
