Red Rocks Community College

www.rrcc.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,058

3.1% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$8,478

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.541%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

8,419

26.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

32%

194 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Red Rocks Community College is $4,058, which is $6,537 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,478.

In 2024, 23% of undergraduate students attending Red Rocks Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,058

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Red Rocks Community College was $4,058. The cost of tuition at Red Rocks Community College is $−6,537 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Red Rocks Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,478

2024 Value

8.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Red Rocks Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,478. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Red Rocks Community College grew by 8.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Red Rocks Community College (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

$14,679

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Red Rocks Community College was of $14,679 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 18.3% between 2023 and 2024.

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 Red Rocks Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at Red Rocks Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.5% with respect to 2023, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Red Rocks Community College (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.

0.541%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Red Rocks Community College was 0.541%, which represents 4 out of the 739 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

Red Rocks Community College had a total enrollment of 8,419 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Red Rocks Community College is 2,212 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,207. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Red Rocks Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Red Rocks Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.3% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 3.35% Asian, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.606% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Red Rocks Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.2%), followed by White Female (24.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Red Rocks Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,419 students. The full-time enrollment at Red Rocks Community College is 2,212 and the part-time enrollment is 6,207. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Red Rocks Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Red Rocks Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,076 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,940 enrolled students
Two or More Races
378 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Red Rocks Community College is 60.3% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 3.35% Asian, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.606% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 363 students (4.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 108 fewer women than men received degrees from Red Rocks Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Red Rocks Community College is white (1,511 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (412 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Red Rocks Community College is Criminal Justice - Police Science (94 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (23 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Red Rocks Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (185 degrees awarded), Protective Services (324 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (121 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College are Other managers (170,725 people), Police officers (139,085 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (105,141 people), Graphic designers (95,655 people), and Software developers (78,448 people).

The most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (185 degrees awarded), Protective Services (324 degrees), Engineering Technologies (121 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees), and Construction (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College are Precision Production (185 degrees awarded), Protective Services (324 degrees), Engineering Technologies (121 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees), and Construction (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,156 people), Elementary & secondary schools (263,248 people), Construction (185,120 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (172,642 people), and Computer Systems Design (153,006 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Red Rocks Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Criminal Justice - Police Science
94 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
23 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Red Rocks Community College was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Red Rocks Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,108

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,216 degrees were awarded to men at Red Rocks Community College, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,108).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Red Rocks Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Red Rocks Community College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 6.6 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Red Rocks Community College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 0.679 times less than the 156 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 17% of students graduating from Red Rocks Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (38.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Red Rocks Community College is Male and White (38.2% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2024)

White
1,511 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
412 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Red Rocks Community College is white (1,511 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (412 degrees).

5.9% of degree recipients (137 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,254 degrees awarded
White Male
1,097 degrees awarded
White Male
1,016 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Red Rocks Community College is white male (1,254 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,097 degrees).

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Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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