“The only U.S. community college sharing a campus with two four-year universities.”
CCD is part of the Colorado Community College System with its main campus at Auraria, shared with Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Denver. The college focuses on underserved, first-generation, and minority students, offering over 100 degree and certification options.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Hispanic-Serving Institution
U.S. Department of Education
Best Community College in Denver Metro
The Colorado Sun
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$4,902
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$17,136
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Surgical tech, vet tech, radiologic technology, and LPN to BSN nursing.
Trade and technology programs for workforce-focused careers.
Guaranteed transfer agreements with all Colorado public four-year colleges and universities.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,136
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
