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Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO · City · 5,096 students
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$9,450
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
18%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$39,095
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The Community College of Denver (CCD) offers a distinctive urban education through its location on the historic Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, which it uniquely shares with two four-year universities to give students access to major-university amenities and a vibrant collegiate atmosphere. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is widely recognized for its robust career-technical education and strong academic programs in dental hygiene, nursing and allied health, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing. The campus culture is diverse, inclusive, and commuter-focused, prioritizing tailored academic support and flexible learning options for first-generation and non-traditional students. Additionally, CCD sets itself apart with structured transfer pipelines, including the statewide Bridge to Bachelor's Degree program, which ensures seamless transitions to four-year Colorado institutions.


Wikipedia:Community College of Denver (CCD) is a public community college in Denver, Colorado. The main campus is at Auraria Campus and it has two other locations in the Denver metropolitan area. CCD focuses on underserved, first-generation, and minority students.

Location
Denver, CO, 80204-2026 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
19 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,902$17,136
Books & supplies$1,460$1,460
Cost of attendance$19,550$31,784 est.
Average net price$9,450Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,136
In-state: $4,902
Books & supplies$1,460
Cost of attendance$31,784 est.
In-state: $19,550
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,450
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,356
$30–48k
$9,533
$48–75k
$10,662
$75–110k
$13,041
$110k+
$16,275
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
18%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
21% graduated · 51% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 27% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,412
10 yrs after entry$39,095
Debt
Median at graduation$12,495
Monthly payment$132
Middle 50% owe$2.3k–$10.5k
90th percentile$22,000
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$20,562
Independent
52%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
63%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
39%
Black
12%
Asian
7%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,412
After 10 yrs
$39,095
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions8
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
32%
Faculty salary
$8,449/mo
Teaching spend
$5,844
per student
Federal loans
17%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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