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Technical College of the Rockies

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 96%

Located in Delta, Colorado, Technical College of the Rockies is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Technical College of the Rockies is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Technical College of the Rockies is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Technical College of the Rockies emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Technical College of the Rockies boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Technical College of the Rockies are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Technical College of the Rockies during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Technical College of the Rockies received on average $4,979 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,979
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 65% $3,806 $125,588
Other Federal Grant 38 75% $3,696 $140,453
State Grant/Scholarships 24 47% $2,031 $48,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 38 75% $4,979 $189,203

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 37% of freshman students at Technical College of the Rockies received $4,750 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,750
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 19 37% $4,750 $90,250
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 19 37% $4,750 $90,250

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$6,635
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Technical College of the Rockies sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 107

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 49 students

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 65

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 32

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 49 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 47 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 47 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

95.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 49 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

4.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Technical College of the Rockies is largely skewed towards women students, with 64.4% of undergraduate students being women and 35.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 205, with 132 women and 73 men.

  • men 35.6% 73 students
  • women 64.4% 132 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 34% 71 students
  • 25-29 12% 24 students
  • 20-21 10% 21 students
  • 40-49 7% 15 students
  • 22-24 5% 11 students
  • 30-34 5% 11 students
  • 35-39 4% 9 students
  • 50-64 3% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Technical College of the Rockies provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Technical College of the Rockies offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes