Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Name

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Legal name

Rocky Mountain College LLC

Website

https://rmcad.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education — Creative Arts and Design

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

akta.pro primary industry

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fine Arts Colleges (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) (EDAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Art and design education
• Bachelor of fine arts
• Creative arts college
• Online degree programs
• Portfolio development

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs with tuition rates locked at initial start date and not increased as long as student remains enrolled in program
2. Program Equipment Fees: Fashion Design students required to purchase equipment package; through Summer B 2026 the fee is $1,315
3. Event Revenue: Fashion Showcase tickets: $15 General Admission, $30 VIP access; free live stream option available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) is a for-profit private college delivering Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in 11 creative disciplines—including Animation, Art Education, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustrative Design, Interior Design, Photography, and Music Production (online only)—through on-campus instruction in Lakewood, Colorado and a nationwide online programs platform. The institution also offers a Digital Photography Certificate and supports students with portfolio development at Sophomore, Junior, and Senior review milestones using industry-standard software and equipment.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) is a creative arts college offering a portfolio of Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs and certificates. The institution operates on a campus-plus-online model, with core on-campus programs in Animation, Art Education, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustrative Design, Interior Design, and Photography, most of which are also available through the Online Programs Platform. A Digital Photography Certificate provides focused credentialing. Programs feature industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, and other professional software. The institution is CIDA-accredited for Interior Design and state-approved for Art Education (teacher licensure).

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Products and services

• Animation BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation with tracks in 2D Animation (using Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro) and 3D Animation (using Autodesk Maya), covering motion studies, character design, storyboarding, and animation production.
• Art Education BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education preparing students for K-12 teaching licensure in Colorado, approved by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, including 200+ hours of classroom observation and 600 hours of student teaching.
• Fashion Design BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design covering fashion illustration, draping and patternmaking, textiles, CAD design, and sustainable design thinking, with an annual public Fashion Showcase and Award Ceremony.
• Fine Arts BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts exploring painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and printmaking, with emphases in 2D (Painting & Printmaking) and a new 3D (Ceramics & Sculpture) concentration launching Fall 2027.
• Game Art BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art focusing on 3D modeling, environment art, character art, rigging, texture mapping, and lighting for the gaming industry.
• Graphic Design BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with concentrations in Advertising Design and UX/UI, covering typography, branding, UX/UI design, and digital illustration.
• Illustration BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration with concentrations in Children's Book, Concept Art, and Sequential Art, covering drawing mastery, traditional and digital media, and portfolio development.
• Illustrative Design BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustrative Design combining illustration and graphic design for careers in motion graphics, logo design, and data visualization.
• Interior Design BFA CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design covering drafting, CAD/BIM (including Revit), rendering, lighting design, and sustainable design practices.
• Photography BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography covering cinematography, post-production, professional practices, and business operations in the photography industry.
• Music Production Online BFA Online Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Production available exclusively through RMCAD's online programs platform.
• Digital Photography Certificate Certificate program in Digital Photography providing focused training in photographic techniques and digital imaging.
• Online Programs Platform RMCAD's online education platform offering all major degree programs in asynchronous and synchronous online formats, providing flexible learning options for students nationwide.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RabminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2026Sponsor of RMCAD's 2026 Fashion Showcase and Award Ceremony, donating upcycled high-fashion outerwear for the event.
• Denver Center for the Performing ArtsminorOthersVenue hosting for RMCAD events including Fashion Showcase (Studio Loft) and commencement ceremonies.
• UwillcoreOthersMental health counseling partnership providing short-term counseling services to all RMCAD students through their wellness program.
• LinkedIn LearningcoreOthersSubscription-based online learning platform provided to all RMCAD students for professional development and skill building.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationRMCAD has an Apple Store on campus providing technology access and educational discounts for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ArtCenter College of Design: A Pasadena-based private art and design college offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Film, Industrial Design, and Entertainment Design. Comparable in mission and degree mix, with overlapping BFA offerings.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): The largest U.S. art and design college with 14,000+ students across multiple campuses (Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, Lacoste). Directly comparable BFA portfolio including Animation, Fashion, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Game Art. Both schools serve the same prospective creative-student segment with similar degree structures.
• Ringling College of Art and Design: A private, four-year art and design college in Sarasota, Florida with a similar mid-sized footprint. Offers directly overlapping BFA programs in Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Film, and Fine Arts, and competes for the same prospective student audience.
• School of Visual Arts (SVA): A for-profit art college in New York City with BFA programs in Animation, Comic Book/Illustration, Graphic Design, Film, Photography, and Fine Arts. Directly comparable for-profit structure and broad creative-arts portfolio, with larger scale and New York location.
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD): A private nonprofit four-year art and design college in Minneapolis with a similar enrollment size to RMCAD. Offers BFA programs in Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Fine Arts, with comparable mission and program breadth.
• Pratt Institute: A private New York City art and design college with BFA programs across Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Film/Animation. Comparable mission and program structure, though Pratt operates at materially larger scale with graduate programs.
• Otis College of Art and Design: A private Los Angeles art and design college with a similar enrollment scale (~1,000-2,000 students). Offers directly overlapping BFA programs in Animation, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, and Toy Design, targeting the same prospective creative students.
• College for Creative Studies: A private art and design college in Detroit with comparable enrollment scale and BFA programs in Animation, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, and Fine Arts. Directly comparable mid-sized art school serving the same student segment.

Broad incumbents

• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): One of the most prestigious U.S. art schools, located in Providence, Rhode Island. Offers overlapping BFA programs in Animation, Film/Video/Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Fine Arts, though at materially larger scale and with graduate programs.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): A New York City-based design school within The New School offering BFA programs in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Interior Design, and Photography. Comparable program mix, though larger scale, broader university affiliation, and graduate programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RMCAD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RMCADedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/332804308434
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocky-mountain-college-of-art---design
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmcad
• TikToktiktok.com/@rmcad

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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