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Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 218 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    RMCAD continues to operate remotely and we are here to help you virtually, via email, and over the phone. Our top priorities are 1.) to protect the health and safety of our community and 2.) to maintain a strong academic experience and keep students on-track. We are all in this together! Learn More

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A-
    rmcad.edu
    1600 Pierce St
    Lakewood, CO 80214
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    About RMCAD...
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    From Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

    Creativity lives here! Located in beautiful Denver, Colorado, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an innovative, rigorous and community-oriented global learning environment that inspires passion for critical thinking, preparing learners to be forces of change in their industries, communities and the world.

    As a Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design student, you can rely on us to educate, guide, and encourage you on your artistic journey. Since 1963, we’ve been prepping students on campus and online for exhilarating careers in a variety of fields.

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    Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
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    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,942/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,088/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    85%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.28 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.28 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Computer Graphics
      43 Graduates
    • Illustration
      36 Graduates
    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      17 Graduates
    • Interior Design
      14 Graduates
    • Game Design and Interactive Media
      9 Graduates
    • Commercial Photography
      7 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      4 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Design
      3 Graduates
    • Art Teacher Education
      2 Graduates
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
      0 Graduates
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    Illustrative Design Program at RMCAD

    Our newest BFA program, Illustrative Design, provides students with a hybrid degree combining the skills you learn in Illustration with the approach to design thinking you learn in Graphic Design. This program will provide you with the technical, aesthetic, critical, and practical skills necessary for career success, along with a dual skillset to give yourself a competitive advantage!

    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    12
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    4
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    8
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      51%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      49%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    669Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    385
    Undergrads Over 25
    38%
    Pell Grant
    49%
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    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Out of the box thinkers
      47%
    • Eclectic
      21%
    • Eager
      11%
    • Unique
      11%
    • Outgoing
      5%
    • Uncaring
      5%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $33,000/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      43%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      88%
      National
      83%
      92%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
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      Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design Reviews

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      Since the pandemic hit we have all been online, it took a bit of time to get used to, but everyone has been very supportive. There are plenty of resources available to students through the online portal and library. Doesn't matter what major you're in they have websites and resources for all the courses. Tutors are available by appointment through Google class rooms. They are very helpful and always reachable for any questions or helpful advice. So far my experience has been wonderful and I look forward to campus opening back up!
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      In this Fall 2020 semester, I took all of my courses online. The teachers were very nice and helpful. They provided a general layout at the beginning of each week about the material that we will be learning. Videos and contents are provided for students to learn, but if there is something unclear, the teachers would clarify them. In addition, when questions are asked, they are answered with clarity in a proficient amount of time. If the work seems to not able to be submitted on time, students could request an extension. However, that is not often the case because the works are not too much, but they are manageable. Students would be able to get to know one another through their online discussions and critiques. Overall, really enjoyed the online courses, and that I will continue to take online classes in the future.
      Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design provides many different majors concerning creativity. They are Illustration, Fashion Design, Interior Design, etc. The academics requirement is standard and reasonable. Many of the departments within the school are very helpful and they provide whatever is requested. When there is an opportunity for scholarships, information is notified to students through their email. The online classes that I took were great, and I enjoyed them overall.
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