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Red Rocks Community College
Let's Get Started!

Welcome to Red Rocks Community College! We want you to be successful in college from the very start and offer assistance at every level of the process while you transition to college.

Have you registered for free virtual health and well-being services?

Did you know that as a Red Rocks Community College student, you get free, virtual care through the TimelyCare app? That’s right! You can access free virtual health and well-being support, as well as self-care content, anytime. Signing up is easy.

First Generation-Serving Campus Designation

Red Rocks Community College has been awarded the 2024 First Generation-Serving Campus Designation by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), in recognition of our first-generation student enrollment.

Opportunity Next

Are you a recent high school graduate figuring out what to do next? You could qualify to receive a $1500 scholarship to take classes at RRCC during the 2024-2025 academic year!

Important Update Regarding Firearms on Red Rocks Community College Campuses

As of July 1, 2024, state law will prohibit carrying firearms on college campuses, including all RRCC buildings and campus grounds, unless a limited exception applies.

Spring 2025 Registration Now Open

If you register between October 28th and December 20th, you will be entered to win a $500 tuition voucher.

Why RRCC?

We have qualified and accessible faculty with real-world experience, whose primary responsibility is teaching. Our faculty care about our students’ success, and with an average class size of less than 20 students, you will never be lost in the crowd at RRCC!  We offer many scheduling options to fit your busy life so you can complete courses on a more flexible time frame.

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Become a Student

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.

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Discover Programs

RRCC has over 125 degree programs available with traditional, on-line and hybrid courses.

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Cost & Aid

There are many options available for paying your RRCC college tuition.

RRCC by the numbers

Since 1969, Red Rocks Community College has assisted students in meeting ambitious career and educational goals in an exciting, collaborative environment with multiple pathways to success. We deliver career-enhancing courses, certificate programs and degrees that represent a solid investment in each student's goals and career success.

125

Degree Programs Available

38,605

Red Rocks Alumni

285

Certificate Programs Available

265

Online courses offered

38

Different nationalities represented among students and faculty

$10 million

Scholarships to more than 5400 students since 1991

Want to explore our Programs?

Start your educational journey at RRCC! We offer more than 100 degree programs including two Bachelor and one Masters level degree programs. Programs are offered at our campuses in Lakewood and Arvada and online.

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Recent News

The Theatre Arts and Dance Department proudly presents the premiere of Scars: Unmasked on October 17, 18, 19 at 7pm

Abigail Sprik is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.

Expanding the Representation of Physician Assistants of Color in Primary Care

President of Red Rocks Community College joins leadership team of nonprofit dedicated to higher education reform