Community College of Denver

 
1111 West Colfax Avenue
P.O. box 173363
Denver, CO 80217-3363

The Community College of Denver is everywhere -- in downtown Denver at its main Auraria campus, plus five branch campuses that span across Denver, allowing students to choose between a variety of day, evening, weekend and online classes. But don't let the Colorado college's size and reach fool you. The Community College of Denver boasts award-winning faculty, small classes and extensive support services.

The Colorado college's vision is to be a community cornerstone that inspires the transformation of lives through learning. It's mission, meanwhile, is to be a gateway to academic and career competitiveness that meets the evolving economic, educational and cultural needs of the diverse communities it serves.

The Community College of Denver offers two-year degree and certificate programs in behavior sciences, dental hygiene, earth science and pre-aerospace engineering technology. Students can choose to attend campuses traditionally or virtually, through the Colorado college's online learning program.

Student services at this Colorado college include financial aid assistance, disability services and career counseling. Student life is equally diverse, offering such clubs and organizations as the Hispanic council, Phi Theta Kappa honor society and student government.

Quick Facts:

Latino students make up more than a quarter of the Community College of Denver's population.

The Community College of Denver's 2005-06 enrollment totaled 14,553 students, with 5,342 enrolled full-time.

Fifty-seven percent of Community College of Denver students are the first in their family to attend college.

The Colorado college's class of 2006 was awarded 413 associate's degrees and 359 certificates.