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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

243 Faculty Members | 9:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

1600 Pierce St, Lakewood, Colorado 80214

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Phone

(303) 753-6046

Website
www.rmcad.edu/

Mission Statement

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design offers exceptional undergraduate degree programs which inspire the individual artistic and creative development of professional artists,; designers and scholars to become future leaders and educators. RMCAD is committed to promoting excellence through a diverse education that is innovative,; professionally oriented,; globally aware,; and socially and environmentally responsible.

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Mission Statement

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Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design offers exceptional undergraduate degree programs which inspire the individual artistic and creative development of professional artists,; designers and scholars to become future leaders and educators. RMCAD is committed to promoting excellence through a diverse education that is innovative,; professionally oriented,; globally aware,; and socially and environmentally responsible.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$20,725

Out of state

$20,725
Graduate

In state

$15,144

Out of state

$15,144

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
91%
Did not receive aid
9%
Type of aid % of students recieving aid Average amount
Federal grants 59.0% $6,086
State/local grants 1.0% $2,000
Institutional grants 68.0% $2,423
Loans 69.0% $10,133

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Paying for college

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Computer Graphics
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Interior Design
  • Illustration
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
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  • COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
      • A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Computer Graphics
      • A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Design and Visual Communications, General
      • A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Commercial Photography
      • A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. Includes instruction in specialized camera and equipment operation and maintenance, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and photography business operations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Fashion/Apparel Design
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Interior Design
      • A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Illustration
      • A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Game and Interactive Media Design
      • A program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and other interactive media. Includes instruction in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming. Examples: [Game Design], [Game Development] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
      • A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images), theory of art, color theory, composition and perspective, anatomy, the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio, and art portfolio marketing. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Educational/Instructional Technology
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • EDUCATION
    • Educational/Instructional Technology
      • A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials. Examples: [Advanced Learning Technologies] See other colleges that offer this major

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$50
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
72%
Male Students
28%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian59.71%
  2. Hispanic/Latino13.02%
  3. Not Specified11.38%
  4. Black8.34%
  5. Asian3.83%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native1.95%
  7. Two Or More Ethnicities1.77%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

2,416

Undergraduate students

2,409

Graduate students

7

Attendance breakdown

Full time
59%
Part time
41%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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