Red Rocks Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,936

5.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,250

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,382

27.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37.4%

256 Graduates

About

Red Rocks Community College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Red Rocks Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (221 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (99 degrees), and General Studies (81 degrees).

In 2023, 2,071 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Red Rocks Community College. 43% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,404 degrees), 3.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (375 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Red Rocks Community College is $3,936, which is $−4,317 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Red Rocks Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,144 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Red Rocks Community College is $3,936, which is $4,317 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,250.

In 2023, 26% of undergraduate students attending Red Rocks Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,936

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Red Rocks Community College was $3,936. The cost of tuition at Red Rocks Community College is $−4,317 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$9,250

2023 Value

5.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Red Rocks Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,250. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Red Rocks Community College grew by 5.68%.

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

$12,411

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Red Rocks Community College was of $12,411 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 decreased by 18.9% 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

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

26% of undergraduate students at Red Rocks Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 43.5% with respect to 2022, when 46% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Red Rocks Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1144 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 7,382 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Red Rocks Community College is 2,000 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,382. This means that 27.1% 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 62.5% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 3.16% Asian, 2.06% Black or African American, 0.677% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Red Rocks Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.5%), followed by White Female (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Red Rocks Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,382 students. The full-time enrollment at Red Rocks Community College is 2,000 and the part-time enrollment is 5,382. This means that 27.1% of students enrolled at Red Rocks Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 Red Rocks Community College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Red Rocks Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Red Rocks Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,611 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,599 enrolled students
Two or More Races
280 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Red Rocks Community College is 62.5% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 3.16% Asian, 2.06% Black or African American, 0.677% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.23% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 303 students (4.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 289 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 (1,404 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (375 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Red Rocks Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (221 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (99 degrees) and General Studies (81 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (226 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (187 degrees), and Protective Services (199 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (137,351 people), Other managers (106,621 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,613 people), Construction managers (52,877 people), and Software developers (46,820 people).

The most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (226 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (187 degrees), Protective Services (199 degrees), Engineering Technologies (75 degrees), and Construction (38 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 Red Rocks Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Red Rocks Community College are Precision Production (226 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (187 degrees), Protective Services (199 degrees), Engineering Technologies (75 degrees), and Construction (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (318,820 people), Elementary & secondary schools (173,356 people), Construction (138,340 people), Computer Systems Design (77,562 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (68,506 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 (2023)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
188 degrees awarded
Machine Shop Technology
83 degrees awarded
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Red Rocks Community College was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 188 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Red Rocks Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,180

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

891

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,180 degrees were awarded to men at Red Rocks Community College, which is 1.32 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (891).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Red Rocks Community College in Machine Shop Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Red Rocks Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.76 times more than the 80 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 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Red Rocks Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.9% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,404 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
375 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Red Rocks Community College is white (1,404 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (375 degrees).

5.17% of degree recipients (107 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
849 degrees awarded
White Female
555 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
204 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Red Rocks Community College is white male (849 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (555 degrees).

Operations

Red Rocks Community College employs 87 Instructors. Most academics at Red Rocks Community College are Female Instructor (54), and Male Instructor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Red Rocks Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 66 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 65 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$31.3M

2023 Salaries

16.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Red Rocks Community College paid a median of $31.3M in salaries, a 16.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.79% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.27% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Red Rocks Community College paid a total of $6.9M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

66 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Red Rocks Community College was Instructor with 87 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Red Rocks Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 66 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Red Rocks Community College was Female Instructor with 54 employees, and Male Instructor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Red Rocks Community College.

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