Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College Overview

Red Rocks Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Lakewood, Colorado. Red Rocks Community College was founded in 1969 and now enrolls around 9,028 students a year, including 9,028 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Red Rocks Community College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Red Rocks Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Red Rocks Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Red Rocks Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Red Rocks Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Red Rocks Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Red Rocks Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Red Rocks Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Red Rocks Community College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Red Rocks Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Red Rocks Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Red Rocks Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Red Rocks Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about Red Rocks Community College's endowment, check with the school directly. The school spends $2,770 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Red Rocks Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Red Rocks Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Red Rocks Community College. Based on this information, how does Red Rocks Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Red Rocks Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Red Rocks Community College?

Red Rocks Community College is located in the urban setting of Lakewood, Colorado, less than an hour from Denver.

If you want to see Red Rocks Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Lakewood, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Denver International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Red Rocks Community College and Lakewood are like without leaving home.

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