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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

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Lakewood, Colorado 80214

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Known for computer science

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a private suburban institution in Lakewood, Colorado. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,958 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,037.

Established
1963
Type
Private for-profit art school
Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,878Students
12:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$42,958Earnings 10yr
$28,037Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,720
Books & Supplies$1,591
Total Cost of Attendance$33,950
Average Net Price$28,037
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,444
$30–48K$26,409
$48–75K$28,579
$75–110K$31,693
$110K+$32,376

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,037

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (11)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,878
Gender Split
75% / 25%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 11%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.5%
Freshman Retention57.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,280
8 Years$37,813
10 Years$42,958

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,200
Men
$39,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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