School Overview
Red Rocks Community College is a two-year community college with campuses in Lakewood and Arvada, Colorado. Red Rocks students can choose from over 150 fields of study, with Associate’s degrees in four areas: arts, sciences, applied science and general studies.
Red Rocks has earned the nickname “The Ivy of Community Colleges” for its high academic standards and qualified faculty. Many students transfer their coursework to a four-year university. Red Rocks has a General Education Transfer Program that is recognized by all major colleges and universities in Colorado.
Red Rocks students can also receive professional certification in a wide range of fields, including business, health care, education, computer information systems, graphic design, accounting, law enforcement, fire science, construction technology, auto technology and outdoor education.
Red Rocks also has a writing center, both online and on-campus, where students can develop college-level writing skills. Free tutoring and study groups are available at both campuses.
Rock Rocks Community College was founded as part of the Community College of Denver in 1969. The school became independent and adopted its current name in 1983, opening the Arvada campus in 1990.
General Information
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Admission Office 13300 West Sixth Avenue Box 5 Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 (303) 914-6351 Fax: (303) 989-6919 [email protected] Contact: Dean Rathe Director of Enrollment Services |
Main Address 13300 West Sixth Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 (303) 914-6000 www.rrcc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,604 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,536 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Not reported |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Film Production/Cinematography A,C Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications C Construction Trades Carpentry A,C Education Teacher Assistance A,C Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Service C Foreign Language & Literature French A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Diagnostic Medical Sonography A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair A,C Natural Resources & Conservation Forest Technology A,C Personal & Culinary Services Aesthetics/Skin Care C Precision Production Trades Machine Shop Technology A,C Science Technologies Applied technology A Security & Protective Services Emergency Management/Homeland Security A,C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Red Rocks Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (303) 914-6600 |
| Website: | www.rrcc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.rrcc.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 13300 W Sixth Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,008 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,028 (72% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,263 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,350 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 44% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,651 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Red Rocks Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Red Rocks Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 3 | |||
| Construction Trades | 4 | 2 | |||
| Education | 2 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 5 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 14 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 5 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 4 | 3 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 56 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Red Rocks Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $4,263 |
| Out-of-state | $15,350 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,771 |
| Out-of-state | $11,780 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 267 | 44% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 262 | 43% | $5,651 |
| Student loan aid | 113 | 19% | $4,078 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,121 | 29% | $5,499 |
| Federal student loans | 1,334 | 18% | $4,273 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Red Rocks Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Red Rocks Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Red Rocks Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,008 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,942 |
| Graduate enrollment | 66 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Red Rocks Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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