D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
23/100 · earnings-weighted

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Lakewood, Colorado 80214
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design campus, Lakewood, CO
Rocky 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Software and Media Applications$37,268$48,472-18%#39 of 54#48$31,000
Design and Applied Arts$29,829$41,617-19%#258 of 299#275$31,750
Graphic Communications$23,247$37,239-14%#41 of 59#48$28,115

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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Town Property Report

  • 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.

#28
Illustration
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $20,913 $20,913

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
77%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,888
Total Students
75%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 14%
Black 11%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 6%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 74%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology