Red Rocks Community College
Public certificate school in Lakewood, CO that costs an average of $5,311 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,311
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,999
PublicLarge suburb4,889 undergraduates
Cost of Red Rocks Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,050 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,016 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,056 |
| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,311 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,833 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,607 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,804 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,199 |
| $110,001+ | $16,047 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Red Rocks Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $47,109 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,999 |
| Rank in Colorado (earnings) | 4th of 39 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,742 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $99 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 8.8% |
Majors and programs at Red Rocks Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
Certificate programs (44)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 242 | $80,900 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 20 | $46,979 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 468 | $45,493 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 92 | $41,161 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 87 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 10 | — | — |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 48 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 12 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 163 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 65 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 115 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 75 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 23 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 44 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 89 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 26 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 42 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 75 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 10 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 77 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 238 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 14 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 115 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 2 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 27 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 28 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 1 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 201 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 301 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 89 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | — | — |
| Taxation | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 309 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 80 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (52)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 76 | $76,600 | $12,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 573 | $42,953 | $9,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 16 | — | — |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 8 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 27 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 22 | — | — |
| Engineering | 29 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 20 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 4 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 4 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 4 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 16 | — | — |
| Psychology | 17 | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 2 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 14 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 62 | $113,416 | $122,923 |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton | $8,551 | — | $54,779 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver | $8,591 | — | $39,117 |
| Aims Community College | Greeley | $2,470 | — | $47,170 |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo | $10,810 | — | $41,726 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | $14,808 | 82% | $51,221 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs | $8,218 | — | $50,407 |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster | $7,972 | — | $50,752 |
| Trinidad State College | Trinidad | $6,042 | — | $40,070 |
About Red Rocks Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Lakewood, CO |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 4,889 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 28 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | rrcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Red Rocks Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,050 a year (tuition and fees: $5,016 in-state, $18,056 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,311 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,833.
How much do Red Rocks Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,999 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 39 similar colleges in Colorado.
What is Red Rocks Community College's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.