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Red Rocks Community College is found in Lakewood, Colorado. Lakewood is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Red Rocks Community College.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Red Rocks Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 6,600 in 2005 at Red Rocks Community College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Red Rocks Community College
13300 W Sixth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
General Phone: (303) 914-6600
Admissions Phone: (303) 914-6351
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 914-6256
Red Rocks Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 362 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 219 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 169 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services |
| Construction Trades | 87 | construction |
| Business And Management | 56 | MIS, accounting technology, small business management, business management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 47 | physician assistant, clinical and medical lab science, radiographyer |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 41 | cinematography |
| Mechanics And Repair | 30 | automobile mechanics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 28 | real estate |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | child care provider, child development |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | drafting, water quality and recycling tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | medical office management |
| Medicine | 9 | health professions |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | forest technology |
| Office And Administration | 6 | office data entry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | theatre design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer services management |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Red Rocks Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 622 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 394 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 129 | 13 |
In 2005, Red Rocks Community College had a total enrollment of 6,600 students (3,654 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 914-6351
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,502 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
Financial Aid:
Red Rocks Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 954300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 914-6256
Red Rocks Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $58,816 | 4 | $49,236 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $43,166 | 6 | $43,710 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $37,360 | 23 | $37,090 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $41,399 | 33 | $39,766 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Red Rocks Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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