Red Rocks Community College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1737 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1650 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #2 of 4 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,322
- Graduates
- 97
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.rrcc.edu
Red Rocks Community College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Red Rocks Community College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,424 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,568 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Red Rocks Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5076 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1940 (23%) |
| Two or more races | 378 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 363 (4%) |
| Asian | 282 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 167 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 151 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $14,333
- Students receiving aid
- 53%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,058 | $10,283 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,058 | $10,283 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,658 | $13,439 |
| Fee in-district | $801 | $801 |
| Fee in-state | $801 | $801 |
| Fee out-of-state | $801 | $801 |
Red Rocks Community College majors
Red Rocks Community College has granted 11 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs and 31 master's in Physician Assistant. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Red Rocks Community College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 64 | ||
| General Studies | 56 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 52 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 31 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 27 | ||
| Engineering, General | 24 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | 5 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 13 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 11 | ||
| Electrician | 11 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 9 | ||
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 2 | 6 | |
| Woodworking, General | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | ||
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 4 | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD & CADD | 4 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 4 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | ||
| Computer Game Programming | 2 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | ||
| Public Health, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 1 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | ||
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Electrical & Electronics Drafting and Electrical & Electronics CAD & CADD | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Real Estate | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 489 | 11 | 31 |
Red Rocks Community College has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 35% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Red Rocks Community College has published 60 scientific papers with 403 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 | 13 |
| 2011 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 2 | 26 |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2 | 26 |
| 2015 | 3 | 22 |
| 2016 | 2 | 23 |
| 2017 | 2 | 23 |
| 2018 | 5 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 |
| 2020 | 8 | 30 |
| 2021 | 4 | 38 |
| 2022 | 6 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 32 |
| 2024 | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 | 6 | 28 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 446 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 13300 W Sixth Ave Lakewood, Colorado, 80228-1255 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 3039146600 |