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Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO·Public·4,281 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.

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4,281
Students
$9,356
Net Price
37%
Grad Rate
$43,300
Earnings
10 yr
$4,900
Debt

About This School

Red Rocks Community College is a public institution located in Lakewood, Colorado with approximately 4,281 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,356 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $43,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is a public community college with two campuses located in Lakewood and Arvada, Colorado.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $4,900 median debt at graduation is impressively low, and a $9,356 average net price makes this one of the more affordable paths to a credential in Colorado. That said, the 37% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to honestly assess what support systems you'll need to be in that minority. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.

Founded
1969
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions18%
Business & Marketing12%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Education3%
Computer Science2%
Communications0%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,707
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,947
Avg Net Price
$9,356
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$4,900

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
37%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
100%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,900
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,900
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 8.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White62%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino23%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,281 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Red Rocks Community College

13300 W Sixth Ave

Lakewood, CO 80228-1255

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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