C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Red Rocks Community College

4-Year Public

📍 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

🌐 www.rrcc.edu/

Outcomes

69/100

Affordability

73/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

C+

61/100

Prestige

28/100

Quick Stats

7,382

Total Enrollment

37%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

26.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,250

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Red Rocks Community College ▼

44% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,219 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$645,115

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,854

1-Year Change

+1.6%

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Avg home value near campus: $645,115
Avg rent near campus: $1,854/mo
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🏆 Where Red Rocks Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

of 13 schools

🥇

Woodworking, General

of 1 schools

🥉

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

of 27 schools

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

of 58 schools

of 53 schools

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

of 100 schools

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

of 40 schools

#13

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

of 100 schools

#16

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

of 100 schools

#18

Criminal Justice/Police Science

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,936	$16,176

Financial Aid

51%

Receive Any Aid

40%

Receive Pell Grants

13%

Take Out Loans

$9,250

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,312
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,490
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,079
$75,001 - $110,000	$13,719
$110,001+	$18,048

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 262 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 190 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 131 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 121 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 115 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 107 grads/yr Real Estate 71 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 65 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 64 grads/yr Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 61 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 58 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 56 grads/yr General Studies 56 grads/yr Woodworking, General 55 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 52 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 51 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 49 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 46 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 46 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 45 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Red Rocks Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

$92k/yr 97,200 jobs

Fire inspectors and investigators

$78k/yr 14,700 jobs

Firefighters

$60k/yr 344,900 jobs

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists

$52k/yr 2,900 jobs

Insurance appraisers, auto damage

$77k/yr 9,200 jobs

Student Demographics

7,382

Total Students

53%

Women

38%

Traditional Age (18-24)

44%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic 22%

Black 2%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%

With Family 56%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,219 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%

Hybrid (Some Online) 15%

Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Red Rocks Community College?

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 Red Rocks Community College?

Tuition at Red Rocks Community College is $3,936 for in-state students and $16,176 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,250.

What is the graduation rate at Red Rocks Community College?

The graduation rate at Red Rocks Community College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Red Rocks Community College a good school?

Red Rocks Community College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): 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

How many students attend Red Rocks Community College?

Red Rocks Community College has a total enrollment of 7,382 students.

Is there rental demand near Red Rocks Community College?

Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Red Rocks Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,219 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lakewood area.

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