Community College of Denver Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Community College of Denver is a public community college in Denver, Colorado, serving roughly 5,096 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,450 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,902. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (39.5%) and White (31.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,902
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $9,450 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,096 37.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.97%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 49.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 31.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,007
  • Room & Board: $14,679 annual estimate

Community College of Denver: what the data shows

Common questions about Community College of Denver, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Community College of Denver?

Community College of Denver is located in Denver, CO (ZIP 80204-2026).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Community College of Denver public or private?

Community College of Denver is a Public institution.

How much does Community College of Denver cost?

Published tuition: $4,902 in-state, $17,136 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $9,450.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,356
$30,001–$48,000$9,533
$48,001–$75,000$10,662
$75,001–$110,000$13,041
$110,001+$16,275

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,608.

How big is Community College of Denver?

Total enrollment: 5,096 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 12,007 students.

About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Community College of Denver?

150%-time completion rate: 19.97%.

What do graduates of Community College of Denver earn?

Median earnings: $36,412 six years after entry; $39,095 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,495.

30.72% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Community College of Denver known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Community College of Denver a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 19.97%; median earnings $39,095 at 10 years; net price $9,450. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,902
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Community College of Denver was $4,902.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$9,450
2024 Value

In 2024 Community College of Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,450.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$37,800 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$9,450 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$19,608 4-Year In-State Tuition

$68,544 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$14,679 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$21,041 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$84,164 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Community College of Denver.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17.39% 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 Community College of Denver 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 Community College of Denver 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$3,187$12,086$8,184
2014$3,394$12,692$8,303
2015$3,509$13,179$8,787
2016$3,702$13,896$8,408
2017$3,909$14,673$9,130
2018$4,750$15,830$6,866
2019$4,831$15,911$9,304
2020$4,788$16,210$9,851
2021$4,745$16,167$11,381
2022$4,586$16,235$9,650
2023$4,902$17,136$9,431

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

Community College of Denver reported total enrollment of about 5,096 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (31.1%), and Black or African American (12.5%). About 30.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Denver in 2024 is 5,096 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,007 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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

19.97% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Community College of Denver completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 2% male / 98% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 27% male / 73% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 35% male / 65% 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 Community College of Denver.

Return on Investment

$12,495 Median Student Debt

$39,095 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

934.26% Return on Investment

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Community College of Denver.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 265 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 125 completions

3. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 114 completions

4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 111 completions

5. Welding Technology/Welder: 99 completions

6. Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General: 52 completions

7. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 48 completions

8. Business/Commerce, General: 40 completions

9. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 38 completions

Most popular programs at Community College of Denver.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Community College of Denver graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Community College of Denver from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 31.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,449
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,844

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Community College of Denver is a public institution located in Denver, CO, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. Enrollment is approximately 5,096 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (31.1%), Black or African American (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 19.97%. Approximately 30.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs

Location

Denver, CO 80204-2026

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.97% graduation rate at Community College of Denver falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, Community College of Denver provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Community College of Denver located?

Community College of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

How much does Community College of Denver cost?

Reported tuition is $4,902 and average net price is $9,450 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,679 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Community College of Denver?

Community College of Denver reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,007 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (31.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Community College of Denver?

About 49.4% of students at Community College of Denver are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Community College of Denver earn?

Median earnings are $36,412 six years after entry and $39,095 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Community College of Denver?

The 150%-time completion rate is 20.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Community College of Denver students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,495.

Is Community College of Denver public or private?

Community College of Denver is a public institution located in Denver, CO.

Is Community College of Denver an HBCU?

No. Community College of Denver is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Community College of Denver a tribal college?

No. Community College of Denver is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Community College of Denver a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Community College of Denver reports 39.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Community College of Denver religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Community College of Denver in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Colorado trade schools profile
  • Denver, Colorado city 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.