Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7097 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1936 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1847 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #3 of 4 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,888
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.rmcad.edu
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 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.
372 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,399 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 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 | 1065 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 266 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 206 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 173 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (4%) |
| Asian | 68 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $27,459 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,444 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,409 |
| $48-75K | $28,579 |
| $75-110K | $31,693 |
| $110K+ | $32,376 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,360 | $15,144 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,360 | $15,144 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,360 | $15,144 |
| Fee in-district | $2,360 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,360 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,360 |
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design majors
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has granted 283 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs and 2 master's in Educational/Instructional Technology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | 79 | |
| Interior Design | 59 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 46 | |
| Computer Graphics | 34 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 25 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 13 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |
| Photography | 10 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 283 | 2 |
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has published 30 scientific papers with 120 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Art & Design, Computer Science, History, Law, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 |
| 2022 | 3 | 29 |
| 2023 | 3 | 25 |
| 2024 | 4 | 32 |
General info
| Alternative names | RMCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Total FTE staff | 256 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 Pierce St Lakewood, Colorado, 80214 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 3037536046 |
| Fax | +1 (303) 759 4970 |