Community College of Denver is a public 2-year college in Denver, Colorado with 5,096 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $4,799 a year after grants and graduates 14% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Community College of Denver acceptance rate and admissions
Community College of Denver has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Community College of Denver tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,218 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,438 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $17,222 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $4,799 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $4,799 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,423 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Community College of Denver graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 14% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $44,120 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Community College of Denver majors and what graduates earn
Community College of Denver awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from dental hygiene and assisting ($81,896).
All 2 majors at Community College of Denver
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygiene and assisting | 14 | n/a | $81,896 | n/a |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Community College of Denver
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 111 | $49,302 | $63,486 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 94 | n/a | $50,744 | $9,500 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 47 | $61,975 | $78,927 | $14,563 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 24 | $87,752 | $90,193 | $18,056 |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 20 | $85,368 | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | $59,364 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 5,096 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 36% men
- 22 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Community College of Denver?
No. Community College of Denver has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Community College of Denver cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,218 for in-state students and $18,438 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $4,799 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Denver?
14% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Community College of Denver graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $44,120 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.