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Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
LAKEWOOD, CO . 4 Year 4.2
#1928 in Best Colleges in America
1600 PIERCE ST LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

Overview

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD), a private institution in Denver, Colorado, specializes in creative education across visual arts, design, animation, and digital media. Founded in 1963, it offers BFA, MFA, and certificate programs with small class sizes, industry-driven curricula, and studio-based learning. RMCAD nurtures innovation, critical thinking, and real-world skills, preparing artists and designers for dynamic careers. Your creative journey begins here!

Rankings

  • 27

    #27 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 2

    #2 7 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 56

    #56 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Design in America 27 of 438
  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 56 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Art in America 59 of 736

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • CValue
  • B+Diversity
  • A Campus
  • AAthletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Illustration
    47 Graduates
  • Computer Graphics
    46 Graduates
  • Interior Design
    35 Graduates
  • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
    31 Graduates
  • Game Design and Interactive Media
    28 Graduates
  • Studio Arts
    12 Graduates
  • Commercial Photography
    5 Graduates
  • Fashion and Apparel Design
    2 Graduates
  • Art Teacher Education
    1 Graduate
  • Design and Visual Communications
    0 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    1
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    11

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,483
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    43%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,072 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    765
  • Undergrads Over 25
    43%
  • Pell Grant
    48%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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