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Community College of Denver
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Annual Tuition
$4,902
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
16.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$39,095
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Community College of Denver is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Denver, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,902, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 16.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$19,608
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$9,095
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$71,342
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$162,292
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 17%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Community College of Denver is $12,495.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
56
Burglary
11
Theft
30
Assault
5
Robbery
2
Rape
6
Arson
2
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,902
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
16.8%
In-State Cost
$4,902
Age 25+ Students
31.2%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 14
Working at 6yr
3,898 students
Living In Denver
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,658
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,835
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,201
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Denver metropolitan area.