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Community College of Denver

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Denver, Colorado, CC Denver is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Community College of Denver is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Community College of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at CC Denver is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Colorado is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at CC Denver is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,745

Cost of attendance at Community College of Denver in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,167

Cost of attendance at Community College of Denver in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Community College of Denver received on average $5,052 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,052
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 250 54% $5,399 $1,349,640
Other Federal Grant 407 88% $3,596 $1,463,731
State Grant/Scholarships 287 62% $2,054 $589,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 95 20% $1,147 $108,927
Total Grant & Scholarships 428 92% $5,052 $2,162,058

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Community College of Denver students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Community College of Denver students is 18.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.9%.

18.0%

  • asian 9.7% 3 students
  • African American 10.9% 6 students
  • white 20.8% 36 students
  • unknown 8.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 11.9% 16 students
  • International Students 31.5% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 23.8% 5 students

Service Offerings

Community College of Denver provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Community College of Denver offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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