Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. a private for-profit school with 2,050 students.
About This School
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a private for-profit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado with approximately 2,050 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $32,363 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is a private for-profit art school in Lakewood, Colorado. The college was founded in 1963 by Philip J. Steele, an artist and teacher.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 37% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention suggest many students leave before finishing, which is a serious red flag worth investigating before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $9,500, which limits financial risk if you do complete your degree. That said, median earnings of $36,700 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you have a clear creative career path and a plan to actually finish.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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 (2,050 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
1600 Pierce St
Lakewood, CO 80214
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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.
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