Dr. Ida Rolf Institute
Boulder, CO 80301-0000
About Dr. Ida Rolf Institute
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is a private trade and vocational school in Boulder, Colorado, enrolling about 12 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ida Rolf Institute | — | $35,373 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Colorado (state median) | $9,958 | $12,045 | 43 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute really?
Evidence: average net price at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is $35,373.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $35,373 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $23,328 above the Colorado median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $17,325 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$35,373
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $35,373 |
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute.
Campus
Location
Boulder, CO
City / state
- ZIP
- 80301-0000
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 2.0× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
Size
Enrollment
12
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 47
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 18.18%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute 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 Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $28,080 |
| 2016 | — | — | $36,420 |
| 2017 | — | — | $35,148 |
| 2018 | — | — | $33,778 |
| 2019 | — | — | $31,124 |
| 2020 | — | — | $32,798 |
| 2021 | — | — | $30,877 |
| 2022 | — | — | $32,183 |
| 2023 | — | — | $38,347 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute reported total enrollment of about 12 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.0%), Asian (16.7%), and Non-Resident Alien (8.3%). About 18.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in 2024 is 12 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 47 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Dr. Ida Rolf Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Somatic Bodywork: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Dr. Ida Rolf Institute graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $61,758
- Colorado median 9.2× the median ($6,731)
- Rocky Mountains median 9.0× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 8.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute at a glance
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is a private non-profit institution in Boulder, CO.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Somatic Bodywork
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.0%Asian16.7%Non-Resident Alien8.3%
Schools near Dr. Ida Rolf Institute
Other campuses in Boulder, CO when available, plus nearby institutions in Colorado.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Colorado, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute located?
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is located in Boulder, CO.
What is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1 applicants and 1 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Dr. Ida Rolf Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $35,373 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute?
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 47 students, White (75.0%), Asian (16.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute public or private?
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Boulder, CO.
Is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute an HBCU?
No. Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute a tribal college?
No. Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dr. Ida Rolf Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Dr. Ida Rolf Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dr. Ida Rolf Institute 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 profile
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado trade schools profile
- Boulder, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- 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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.