Founded in 2006, Rocky Vista University is a for-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Parker (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Colorado. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rocky Vista University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Rocky Vista University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Rocky Vista University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.