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Red Rocks Community College

#1905 in US ranking Lakewood, CO
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,050
Tuition & fees
$4,200
Avg. aid
$9,178
Receiving aid
53%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$54,134
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Red Rocks Community College?

RRCC's campus calendar offers a more reliable picture of current events than an assumption that a community college follows a residential university's traditions. Academic, student-activity, and community events may give commuters ways to participate without joining a semester-long organization.

Events vary by term and campus, so applicants looking for performances, workshops, or opportunities to meet other students should consult the current college calendar. A scheduled event should not be mistaken for a longstanding annual tradition unless the college documents it as one.

What are the student housing and dining options at Red Rocks Community College?

RRCC does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students should plan for a commute from home or privately arranged accommodation rather than expect a residence-hall assignment.

That arrangement also makes food and travel part of a student's individual budget, not a standard room-and-board bill from RRCC. Someone comparing the college with a residential institution should price housing, meals, parking or transit, and travel time separately. Current on-campus food options and operating hours should be checked for the location where the student will actually attend classes.

Red Rocks Community College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Red Rocks Community College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
28:1
Campus size
140 acres

Red Rocks Community College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

Part time employees: 6

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Red Rocks Community College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Marvin Buckels Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Red Rocks Community College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Red Rocks Community College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.