Red Rocks CC vs. CU Boulder |
#1 in Colorado Community Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 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 Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$4,707 Colorado Residents $16,947 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,979 Colorado Residents $13,553 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
Less$6,944 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,017 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
- | Acceptance Rate | 80.73% |
- | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.37% |
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 | Larger39,585 |
Smaller6,375 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
Smaller95 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,551 |
Smaller1,551 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
419 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
Lower$69,911 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.