Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Lakewood, CO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,832
Graduate Enrollment: 12
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 19.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 24.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.9%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 12.6%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 11.0%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 12.6%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 11.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $30,569
In-State tuition: $21,615Out-of-State tuition: $21,615
Estimated books and supplies: $1,460 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $3,840 (2006)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,955 (2006)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,528 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,356 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,600 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,979 |
| $30k-48k | $23,839 |
| $48k-75k | $24,304 |
| $75k-110k | $27,746 |
| $110k+ | $28,121 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 87.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,213 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 59.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 42.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 38.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,780 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,049 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 33 | $32,982 | $298 | $23,923 ($1,994) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 44 | $44,806 | $329 | $36,965 ($3,080) | $48,625 ($4,052) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 98 | $46,544 | $337 | $25,252 ($2,104) | $42,808 ($3,567) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $41,004Full time faculty: 25%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
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