Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,913

2.74% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,459

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,888

58.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.5%

23 Graduates

About

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design were Illustration (79 degrees awarded), Interior Design (59 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (46 degrees).

In 2023, 285 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. 72.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (181 degrees), 4.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $20,913, which is $5,749 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 596 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $20,913, which is $5,749 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,459.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,913

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was $20,913. The cost of tuition at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $5,749 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,459

2023 Value

15.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,459. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design grew by 15.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,032

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was of $11,032 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.79% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 596 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 1,888 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is 1,107 students and the part-time enrollment is 781. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.4% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Black or African American, 4.03% Two or More Races, 3.6% Asian, 1.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (15%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,888 students. The full-time enrollment at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is 1,107 and the part-time enrollment is 781. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,065 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
266 enrolled students
Black or African American
206 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is 56.4% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Black or African American, 4.03% Two or More Races, 3.6% Asian, 1.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 173 students (9.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 129 more women than men received degrees from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is white (181 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is Illustration (79 degrees awarded), followed by Interior Design (59 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (197 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,525,489 people), Software developers (623,592 people), Secondary school teachers (515,343 people), Education administrators (267,013 people), and Other managers (252,099 people).

The most specialized majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in 2023 are Communication Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (197 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees), and Education (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (197 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees), and Education (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (2,816,416 people), Computer Systems Design (653,321 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,707 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (188,891 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (130,517 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2023)

Illustration
79 degrees awarded
Interior Design
59 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was Illustration with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, which is 0.377 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 0.386 times less than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 2.59 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
181 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is white (181 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

11.9% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
135 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is white female (135 degrees awarded). There were 2.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (46 degrees).

Operations

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design employs 35 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are Male Assistant professor (20), Female Assistant professor (15), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.8M

2023 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design paid a median of $18.8M in salaries, a 16.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.75% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design paid a total of $4.21M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design were Assistant professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

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