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Red Rocks Community Colleg, or RRCC, is a community college located in both Lakewood and Arvada, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1969 as a campus of the Community College of Denver. It officially became the Red Rocks Community College, with a separate campus, on July 1, 1983. The second campus in Arvada opened in 1990. The Lakewood campus is spread across an area of 140 acres. The college offers over 650 courses in more than 150 areas of study. It grants associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of general studies degrees, and associate of applied science degrees to its students.
RRCC is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of these are the anime club, billiards club, community film society, and frisbee club. The student body of RRCC includes an impressive number of International students.
Red Rocks Community College is found in Lakewood, CO. 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 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 7,223 in 2007 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
http://www.rrcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 162 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 151 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 123 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, security and protective services, criminal justice and administration |
| Construction Trades | 52 | construction |
| Mechanics And Repair | 50 | automobile mechanics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | physician assistant, clinical and medical lab science, radiographer |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | drafting, water quality and recycling tech, manufacturing tech |
| Business And Management | 25 | MIS, accounting technology, small business management, business management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | cinematography |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child care provider, child development |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical office management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 12 | real estate |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office data entry |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teacher aide |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer services management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Red Rocks Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 339 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 305 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 93 | 12 |
In 2007, Red Rocks Community College had a total enrollment of 7,223 students (3,908 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 97% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,171 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,603 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid:
Red Rocks Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 954300)
Red Rocks Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $50,569 | 7 | $53,540 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $47,389 | 4 | $48,190 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $42,194 | 23 | $41,587 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $43,960 | 34 | $44,825 |
*: 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
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
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/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
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 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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 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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