Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
RMCAD
Lakewood, Colorado 80214
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (11)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
58%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History RMCAD was established in January 1963 by Philip J.
- •Steele renamed the school "Rocky Mountain School of Art" as a proprietorship and later incorporated the school on September 11, 1972.
- •In 2003, the college moved from its three-building Denver location to its current in the suburb of Lakewood.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CO state average + suburban adjustment