Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver is a community college located in Denver, Colorado, United States. The main campus is at Auraria Campus, and it has two other locations in the Denver metropolitan area. CCD focuses on underserved, first-generation and minority students. In 2008-2009, nearly 60% of CCD students were first-generation and 90% qualified for financial aid. One of 13 institutions in the Colorado Community College System, CCD is a point of entry to higher education for the City and County of Denver. CCD is recognized nationally for its success in recruiting, enrolling and retaining... first-generation, low income and minority college students. The college also sees students through to graduation or transfer to a four-year institution. CCD offers two-year programs and awards two-year degrees and certificates. Originally established in 1967 for the Colorado Legislature, CCD is housed in the oldest neighborhood in Denver. The campus, known as The Auraria Higher Education Center was completed in 1976 and accommodates three colleges: CCD, Metropolitan State College of Denver and University of Colorado Denver.
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