Red Rocks Community College
Red Rocks Community College is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Colorado. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lakewood.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,355 students attend the school. Every year 26% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Red Rocks Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,469, and fees were $539. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,234 and $539 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students7,355 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate49% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 16 | 131 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 112 miles radius of Red Rocks Community College
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
8 miles away |
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Community College of Denver
8 miles away |
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
17 miles away |
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Front Range Community College - Boulder Campus
29 miles away |
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University of Northern Colorado
53 miles away |
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
60 miles away |
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
102 miles away |
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Pueblo Community College
104 miles away |
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Academy of Medical and Health Science Inc.
105 miles away |
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University of Wyoming
112 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $144/credit | |
| In State Students | $144/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $593/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $26,685 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,080 | $10,080 | $41,510 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $74,125 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | -- |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 50% of Red Rocks Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,114 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $2,250 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $2,482 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $2,224 |
| Federal Student Loans | 22% | $3,992 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $10,238 |
$6,426
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,325 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,383 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,695 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,896 |
| Over $110,000$11,997 |
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Student Population
7,323
Undergrads
32
Graduates
3,622
Women
3,733
Men
32%
Full-time
68%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
64% |
|
Hispanic |
19% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.
