| Red Rocks CC vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
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#1 in Colorado Community Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,707 Colorado Residents $16,947 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,896 Colorado Residents $33,751 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,979 Colorado Residents $13,553 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,584 Colorado Residents $29,786 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,944 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT 26 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 90.77% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.54% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,470 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,403 |
| Smaller6,375 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,777 |
| Smaller95 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,626 |
| Smaller1,551 | Online Student Population | Larger3,726 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 419 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
| Lower$69,911 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$101,840 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.