Technical College of the Rockies Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Technical College of the Rockies is a public certificate and vocational school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling about 165 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 95.45% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,516 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,796 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 165 35.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 95.45%
- First-Generation Students: 55.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 78.2% from 2020 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 404
Technical College of the Rockies: what the data shows
Common questions about Technical College of the Rockies, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Technical College of the Rockies?
Technical College of the Rockies is located in Delta, CO (ZIP 81416).
Is Technical College of the Rockies public or private?
Technical College of the Rockies is a Public institution.
How much does Technical College of the Rockies cost?
Average net price after aid: $3,796.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,785 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,715 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,669 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,103 |
How big is Technical College of the Rockies?
Total enrollment: 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 404 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Technical College of the Rockies?
150%-time completion rate: 95.45%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Technical College of the Rockies earn?
Median earnings: $38,763 six years after entry; $45,516 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,750.
24.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Technical College of the Rockies known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (60 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (36 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (34 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (32 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (18 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (14 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (14 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (10 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Technical College of the Rockies a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 95.45%; median earnings $45,516 at 10 years; net price $3,796. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Technical College of the Rockies was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,796
2024 Value
In 2024 Technical College of the Rockies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,796.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,184 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,796 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Technical College of the Rockies.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Technical College of the Rockies was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Technical College of the Rockies in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $6,820 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,975 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,373 |
| 2016 | — | — | $3,850 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,892 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,913 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,740 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,424 |
| 2023 | — | — | $3,790 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Technical College of the Rockies reported total enrollment of about 165 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34.5%), and Two or More Races (6.7%). About 24.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
35.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Technical College of the Rockies in 2024 is 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 404 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
95.45% 100% Completion Time
95.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 95.45% of students graduating from Technical College of the Rockies completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 56% male / 44% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Technical College of the Rockies.
Return on Investment
$4,750 Median Student Debt
$45,516 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
10.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2897.63% Return on Investment
1.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Technical College of the Rockies.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 60 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 36 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 34 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
5. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 32 completions
6. Barbering/Barber: 18 completions
7. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 14 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 14 completions
9. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Technical College of the Rockies.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Technical College of the Rockies graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Technical College of the Rockies from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,616
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Technical College of the Rockies is a public institution located in Delta, CO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 165 students. Student body composition includes White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34.5%), Two or More Races (6.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 95.45%. Approximately 24.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Delta, CO 81416
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 95.45% graduation rate, Technical College of the Rockies demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Technical College of the Rockies located?
Technical College of the Rockies is located in Delta, CO.
How much does Technical College of the Rockies cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $3,796 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Technical College of the Rockies?
Technical College of the Rockies reports undergraduate enrollment of about 404 students, White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Technical College of the Rockies?
About 55.2% of students at Technical College of the Rockies are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Technical College of the Rockies earn?
Median earnings are $38,763 six years after entry and $45,516 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Technical College of the Rockies?
The 150%-time completion rate is 95.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Technical College of the Rockies students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,750.
Is Technical College of the Rockies public or private?
Technical College of the Rockies is a public institution located in Delta, CO.
Is Technical College of the Rockies an HBCU?
No. Technical College of the Rockies is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Technical College of the Rockies a tribal college?
No. Technical College of the Rockies is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Technical College of the Rockies a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Technical College of the Rockies reports 34.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Technical College of the Rockies religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Technical College of the Rockies in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.