by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Red Rocks Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Red Rocks Community College came in at $4,859 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $17,459. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $801 in-state and $801 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $16,658 |
| Fees | $801 | $801 |
| Total | $4,859 | $17,459 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Red Rocks Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Red Rocks Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Red Rocks Community College sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Red Rocks Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Red Rocks Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,680 | $15,102 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,744 | $15,408 |
| One Year Ago | $3,936 | $16,176 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $16,658 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Red Rocks Community College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $17,979 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.54%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,030. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.39%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $18,050.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,030 | $18,050 |
| In 2 Years | $5,207 | $18,661 |
| In 3 Years | $5,391 | $19,293 |
| In 4 Years | $5,581 | $19,946 |
| In 5 Years | $5,778 | $20,622 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $75,950, or about $21,209 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Red Rocks Community College, go to the Red Rocks Community College Financial Aid page.
