Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design — tuition $20,913Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design campus, Lakewood, CO. Photo: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Public domain 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 (C+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
F
25/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
F
18/100
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
1,888
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$42,958
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,280
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,000
Median debt at graduation
31.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
48.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 72% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 8th percentile among bachelor’s-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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
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
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Avg home value near campus: $536,043
Avg rent near campus: $1,679/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80219 (4.3% cap, Denver)
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🏆 Where Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?
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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?
Tuition at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is
$20,913 for in-state students
and $20,913 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?
The graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is 37%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design a good school?
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has a total enrollment of 1,888 students.
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