School Highlights
Westwood College-Denver South serves 236 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,230
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Westwood College-Denver South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Westwood College-Denver South
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
13 staff
80 staff
Student Body
The student population of Westwood College-Denver South has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Westwood College-Denver South diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
236 students
2,187 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
687 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
585 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
23%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
38%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
24%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,230 is less than the state average of $16,261. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,230
$16,261
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$33,179
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,562
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westwood College-Denver South cost?
Westwood College-Denver South's private state tuition is approximately $15,230.
What is the acceptance rate of Westwood College-Denver South?
The acceptance rate of Westwood College-Denver South is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 85%.
What is Westwood College-Denver South's ranking?
Westwood College-Denver South ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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