Red Rocks Community College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6011 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1684 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1598 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #2 of 4 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 7,286
- Graduates
- 96
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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.
1,102 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,469 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 | 4611 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1599 (22%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 303 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 280 (4%) |
| Asian | 233 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 152 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 137 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0.2%) |
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
- $9,031
- Students receiving aid
- 51%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,936 | $10,278 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,936 | $10,278 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,176 | $12,852 |
| Fee in-district | $771 | $701 |
| Fee in-state | $771 | $701 |
| Fee out-of-state | $771 | $701 |
Red Rocks Community College majors
Red Rocks Community College has granted 5 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 | 221 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 99 | ||
| General Studies | 81 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 31 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 17 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | ||
| Electrician | 11 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 11 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 8 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 5 | 2 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Machine Shop Technology & Assistant | 6 | ||
| Woodworking, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 3 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 | ||
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other | 2 | ||
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 2 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 2 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 1 | ||
| Real Estate | 1 | ||
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 1 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 569 | 5 | 31 |
Red Rocks Community College has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 39% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Red Rocks Community College has published 55 scientific papers with 382 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, 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 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 425 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 13300 W Sixth Ave Lakewood, Colorado, 80228-1255 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 3039146600 |