Red Rocks Community College Rankings

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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%
Aid receiving
53%
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

UndergraduatesGraduates
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%
  • Part-time retention rate - 67%

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.

Publications
60
Citations
403

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
37 / 180
Medicine
27 / 241
Engineering
27 / 140
Biology
26 / 313
Physics
26 / 134
Political Science
24 / 139
Law
24 / 139
Sociology
23 / 159
Psychology
22 / 255
Chemistry
21 / 79
Economics
18 / 97
Computer Science
15 / 162
Environmental Science
15 / 85
Philosophy
15 / 70
Development Studies
12 / 49
Materials Science
12 / 29
History
12 / 6
Pathology
12 / 177
Art & Design
11 / 48
Quantum and Particle physics
10 / 103
Astrophysics and Astronomy
10 / 98
Mathematics
10 / 157
Education Majors
10 / 47
Nursing
10 / 32
Psychiatry
10 / 185
Health Science
9 / 50
Biochemistry
9 / 54
Geography and Cartography
8 / 9
Business
8 / 50
Geology
8 / 80
Acoustical Engineering
7 / 44
Optical Engineering
7 / 68
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
7 / 160
Aerospace Engineering
7 / 75
Math Teachers
7 / 20
Genetics
7 / 36
Surgery
7 / 21
Archaeology
7 / 6
Family medicine
6 / 26
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6 / 16

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