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Red Rocks Community College (RRCC)
- 13300 W Sixth Ave
- Lakewood, CO 80228
- OPEID College Code: 00954300
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- General Phone: (303) 914-6600
- President: Cliff Richardson
- Website: www.rrcc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,223
- College Alias: RRCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RRCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 36%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 20% | 19% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,825 | $2,908 | $1,493 | $1,251 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.8% | 5.5% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 70 | 31 | 39 |
| Number in Repayment | 791 | 562 | 505 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,171 | $2,014 | $1,964 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,603 | $8,508 | $8,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,632 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,091 | $8,316 | $8,379 |
| Other Expenses | $4,212 | $3,582 | $2,385 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $8,055 | $3,582 | $7,218 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,869 | $3,646 | $3,270 |
| Out of State | $10,301 | $10,140 | $9,808 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,172 | $15,544 | $14,034 |
| Out of State | $22,604 | $22,038 | $20,572 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,924 | $10,981 | $10,488 |
| Out of State | $18,356 | $17,475 | $17,026 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,223 Undergraduate: 7,223
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,639 Female: 3,584
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,639 Female: 3,584
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,233 Part-Time: 4,990
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,233 Part-Time: 4,990
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 37 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 119 | 2% |
| Black | 147 | 2% |
| Asian | 204 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 823 | 11% |
| White | 5,598 | 78% |
| Unknown | 295 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 366 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,406 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,120 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 990 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 936 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 595 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 517 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 776 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 480 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 37 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 275 | 256 | 19 |
| Faculty Status | 63 | 61 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 63 | 61 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 63 | 61 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 150 | 134 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 40 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 26 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,450 (60) | $43,960 (26) | $44,825 (34) |
| Professor | $52,648 (10) | $50,569 (3) | $53,540 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $47,789 (8) | $47,389 (4) | $48,190 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,862 (42) | $42,194 (19) | $41,587 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,730 (1) | - (-) | $54,730 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,730 (1) | - (-) | $54,730 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,455 (61) | $43,960 (26) | $44,823 (35) |
| Professor | $52,648 (10) | $50,569 (3) | $53,540 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $47,789 (8) | $47,389 (4) | $48,190 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,930 (43) | $42,194 (19) | $41,720 (24) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 14% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
