Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7154 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1950 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1861 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #3 of 4 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,050
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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.
643 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,407 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 | 1167 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 290 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 236 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 213 (11%) |
| Asian | 75 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 25 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $23,768 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 | $21,914 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,213 |
| $48-75K | $26,314 |
| $75-110K | $28,992 |
| $110K+ | $27,277 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,355 | $15,144 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,355 | $15,144 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,355 | $15,144 |
| Fee in-district | $2,252 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,252 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,252 |
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design majors
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has granted 209 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Graphics | 41 | |
| Interior Design | 37 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 36 | |
| Illustration | 35 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 32 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | |
| Commercial Photography | 10 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 4 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 209 | 11 |
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 30% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has published 25 scientific papers with 44 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Art & Design, Computer Science, History, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 | 12 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 |
General info
| Alternative names | RMCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Total FTE staff | 237 |
| 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 |