Community College Of Denver
Location and Contact Information
1111 W. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80204-2026
USA
Main Tel: (303) 556-2600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Community College of Denver, also known as CCD, is a community college located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It was established in 1967. The main campus is Auraria Campus which has five branch campuses: East, Lowry, North, Parkway, and SouthWest. The main focus of CCD is underserved, first-generation, and minority students. As of 2006, nearly 60% of CCD students were first-generation and 50% qualified for financial aid.
CCD enrolls more than 13,000 students each term. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. There are several student-run clubs and organizations on campus. They are categorized into the cultural & recreational clubs, academic organizations, service clubs, and student government.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, family and social work, and law.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,357 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,151 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
Financial Aid
Community College Of Denver participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 63% | $4,329 |
| Institutional Grant | 12% | $411 |
| Federal Grant | 53% | $3,764 |
| Pell Grant | 52% | $3,520 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,075 |
| State or Local Grant | 54% | $1,293 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 39% | $4,309 |
| Federal Loan | 39% | $4,182 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $6,582 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Community College Of Denver:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartnell College | Salinas, CA | 10,455 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar, CA | 10,908 |
| 3 | West Los Angeles College | Culver City, CA | 13,022 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA | 7,790 |
| 5 | San Jose City College | San Jose, CA | 11,707 |
| 6 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA | 11,763 |
| 7 | Imperial Valley College | Imperial, CA | 8,456 |
| 8 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 20,609 |
| 9 | San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino, CA | 14,136 |
| 10 | Cuyamaca College | El Cajon, CA | 7,706 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 485 | 17 |
| < 1 year certificate | 164 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 129 | 12 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 90 |
Students
Student enrollment was 8,250 in 2009-2010 (5,443 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor