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Red Rocks Community College
Your next chapter begins at the foot of the Rockies.

Your path to a degree, a certificate or a new career starts here. We're with you every step of the way.

Best of Denver

Red Rocks Community College has been voted Best Community College in Westword's 2026 Best of Denver Readers' Choice Poll. 

We're grateful to everyone who voted — this recognition belongs to our students, faculty, and community. Explore our programs and see what makes Red Rocks the best.

Studying a STEM field at RRCC?

You may qualify for our new TRIO SSS STEM program — free academic support designed to help you go further.

Student Affairs Extended Hours

Student Affairs has extended hours every semester.

Help Us Rebuild rrcc.edu

We are rebuilding our website — and we want to hear from you.

Your experience with rrcc.edu should shape what comes next. Take a few minutes to share what works, what doesn't and what you wish were different. Every response helps us build a site that actually works for our community.

The survey is open to everyone.

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Why Red Rocks?

Small classes. Experienced faculty. A schedule that works around your life.

At Red Rocks, your professors bring real-world experience into the classroom — and with an average class size of fewer than 20 students, they know your name. We offer flexible scheduling so you can move at a pace that works for you.

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Your Path Starts Here.

Whether you're heading to a four-year university, building a new career or deepening the skills you already have — Red Rocks has a path for you.

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Find Your Program.

More than 125 degrees and certificates — in person, online or hybrid. Whatever your schedule, there's a format that fits.

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Paying for College.

Red Rocks is one of the most affordable options in Colorado — and there are more ways to help cover the cost than you might think.

The Numbers Behind the Name

Since 1969, Red Rocks has been helping students reach ambitious educational and career goals — right here in the foothills of Colorado.

The only community college in the United States offering a master's degree.

13,350

Total students enrolled

$5,000/year

Tuition and fees for full-time students

70%

of associate degree graduates leave with no debt

60

academic programs — 127 degrees and 284 certificates

5

bachelor's degrees

39,000+

alumni

500+

employer and community partners

27

countries represented among our international students

35%

first-generation students

Partners in Workforce and Community.

Red Rocks works with employers, businesses and community organizations across the region to build talent pipelines, develop training programs and create pathways that serve Colorado's workforce needs.

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Our Stories

Aug. 31, 2026  |  Two new positions, department training and changes to some committee's work, are part of this year's changes.

Aug. 24, 2026  |  Dr. Fowler oversees all of RRCC's student support services — admissions, advising, student life, disability services and more. 

Aug. 12, 2026  |  The exhibit on display at RRCC features 21 sculptures that reimagine various historical figures through José Sacal’s abstract lens.