Community College of Denver — tuition $3,941 in-state, $16,174 out-of-stateCommunity College of Denver campus, Denver, CO. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (D)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 16%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
7,715
Total Enrollment
16%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,526
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Community College of Denver ▼
49%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Community College of Denver, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$39,095
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,412
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,495
Median debt at graduation
20%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 18th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Community College of Denver
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Community College of Denver Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $527,699
Avg rent near campus: $1,958/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80219 (4.3% cap, Denver)
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🏆 Where Community College of Denver Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,765 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person54%
Hybrid (Some Online)19%
Fully Online27%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)40%
25-64 (Adult)31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Community College of Denver?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Community College of Denver?
Tuition at Community College of Denver is
$3,941 for in-state students
and $16,174 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,526.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Denver?
The graduation rate at Community College of Denver is 16%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Community College of Denver a good school?
Community College of Denver has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Community College of Denver?
Community College of Denver has a total enrollment of 7,715 students.
Is there rental demand near Community College of Denver?
Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Community College of Denver live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 3,765 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Denver area.
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