C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
76/100 · earnings-weighted

Red Rocks Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
C+
61/100
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

7,382
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 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.

Avg Home Value
$645,115
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,854
1-Year Change
+1.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Red Rocks Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,288
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,495
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
32%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 87th percentile among certificate-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 Red Rocks Community College

Median pay of associate'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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications—$76,093+38%#2 of 87#5—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62,663$68,434+5%#197 of 560#345$13,600
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,242$48,034+9%#168 of 947#400$8,985

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 Red Rocks Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $645,115
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,854/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80219 (4.3% cap, Denver)

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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
#5
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
of 58 schools
#7
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
of 53 schools
#8
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#8
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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology