Community College of Denver
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Colorado residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 5,096 students.
About This School
Community College of Denver is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado with approximately 5,096 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,450 per year. The graduation rate is 20%, and the typical graduate earns $36,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Community College of Denver (CCD) is a public community college in Denver, Colorado. The main campus is at Auraria Campus and it has two other locations in the Denver metropolitan area. CCD focuses on underserved, first-generation, and minority students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low net price of $9,431/year and minimal debt at graduation ($5,500) make this one of the most affordable paths into higher education, which is genuinely valuable for students who need to keep costs down. However, the 16% graduation rate is a serious concern — it signals that most students who start here don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling. This is worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong support, and see it as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Community College of Denver graduates earn most above the national rate in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($90,193 vs $61,982 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 471 | $50,401 | $44,125 | +$6,276 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 46 | $78,927 | $65,389 | +$13,538 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 24 | $90,193 | $61,982 | +$28,211 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $52,209 | $41,460 | +$10,749 |
| Precision Metal Working | 15 | $59,364 | $56,451 | +$2,913 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 14 | $51,845 | $40,734 | +$11,111 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 6 | $65,991 | $56,556 | +$9,435 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,096 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Community College of Denver cost?
The average net price at Community College of Denver is about $9,450 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Denver?
Community College of Denver has a graduation rate of 20%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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