Red Rocks Community College is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado. Every year, about 14,000 students enroll at one of RRCCs two campuses; the college also has a campus in Avanda, CO.
One special feature of this school, is a childcare center that doubles as a training center for Early Childhood Education Students. More information about this program can be found at http://www.rrcc.edu/childcare/general.html. This program is available to staff, students, and members of the community. Students also enjoy access to a fitness center when they enroll in one credit elective classes. The fitness center offers a training class to prepare students for the personal training certification test.
Although RRCCs credits are guaranteed to transfer any public Colorado university, this college has more to offer than just being ranked on the 2013 Most Affordable Large Community Colleges List. RRCC has majors in today's most popular and in-demand fields including nursing, speech therapy, computer technology, fire science, and law enforcement. However, if you do choose to continue on, RRCC has transfer agreements in place with many four-year schools in order to help make the transfer process go smoothly.
In 2012, 100% of applications to attend were granted. Apply at http://www.rrcc.edu/admissions/.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $13 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $3,100-$3,800
- Out-of-State: $13,000-$15,420
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $130-$160 per unit
- Out-of-State: $540-$640 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 58% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 53% | $5,368 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 25% | $3,738 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Red Rocks Community College may offer services to students including:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for this school compared to community colleges in Colorado, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
| Red Rocks Community College | Jefferson County | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 21.1% | - | 24.9% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27.8% | - | 13.6% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1996)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Red Rocks Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Real Estate (A, C)
- Data Entry Technology
- Information Systems
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- Web Design (A, C)
- Web Management and Webmaster (C)
- Computer (C)
- Data Modeling & Database Administration (DBA) (A)
Construction Trades
- Building Construction Technology (A, C)
- Electrician (A, C)
- Construction Trades
Education
Engineering Technology
- Recycling Technology (A, C)
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) (A, C)
- Energy Management (A, C)
- Industrial Technology (A, C)
- Electromechanical Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
- Physician Assistant (C)
- Radiologic Technology (A, C)
- Medical Office Management (A, C)
- Holistic Health (C)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Athletic Training (C)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (C)
- Ultrasound Technician (A, C)
- Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, General (A, C)
- Auto Body (C)
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair (A, C)
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (A, C)
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
Precision Production
- Woodworking (A, C)
- Machine Shop Technology (A, C)
- Welding (A, C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Parks and Recreation (C)
Science Technology
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
- Fire Science (A, C)
- Disaster Management (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Theatre Design and Technology (A, C)
- Photography (A, C)
- Interior Design
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Red Rocks Community College.
- Community College of Denver in Denver, CO (8 miles away)
- Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO (14 miles away)
- Community College of Aurora in Aurora, CO (19 miles away)
- Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (51 miles away)
- Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, CO (69 miles away)