Colorado Media School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Colorado Media School is a private for-profit trade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling about 38 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 71.43% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,423 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,514 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 38 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.43%
- First-Generation Students: 42.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 186
Colorado Media School: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado Media School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado Media School?
Colorado Media School is located in Denver, CO (ZIP 80237).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Colorado Media School public or private?
Colorado Media School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Colorado Media School cost?
Average net price after aid: $30,514.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $29,931 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,765 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,355 |
How big is Colorado Media School?
Total enrollment: 38 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 186 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Media School?
150%-time completion rate: 71.43%.
First-year retention: 54.5%.
What do graduates of Colorado Media School earn?
Median earnings: $28,853 six years after entry; $37,423 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
52.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado Media School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Radio and Television (59 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (33 completions)
- Sports Communication (7 completions)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado Media School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.43%; median earnings $37,423 at 10 years; net price $30,514. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Media School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,514
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado Media School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,514.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$122,056 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,514 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Colorado Media School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado Media School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado Media School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $17,035 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,903 |
| 2015 | — | — | $19,743 |
| 2016 | — | — | $23,701 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,686 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,852 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,722 |
| 2020 | — | — | $26,609 |
| 2021 | — | — | $32,284 |
| 2022 | — | — | $30,700 |
| 2023 | — | — | $30,582 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colorado Media School reported total enrollment of about 38 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 84% male and 16% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.5%), White (31.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%). About 52.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado Media School in 2024 is 38 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 186 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 39.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.07% 100% Completion Time
71.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.07% of students graduating from Colorado Media School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Radio and Television: 68% male / 32% female
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 70% male / 30% female
- Sports Communication: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colorado Media School.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$37,423 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
206.61% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado Media School.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Radio and Television: 59 completions
2. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 33 completions
3. Sports Communication: 7 completions
4. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado Media School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado Media School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado Media School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,980
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colorado Media School is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, CO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Radio and Television, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Sports Communication. Enrollment is approximately 38 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.5%), White (31.6%), Hispanic or Latino (21.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.43%. Approximately 52.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Denver, CO 80237
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Colorado Media School provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado Media School located?
Colorado Media School is located in Denver, CO.
How much does Colorado Media School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,514 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado Media School?
Colorado Media School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 186 students, Black or African American (39.5%), White (31.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado Media School?
About 42.4% of students at Colorado Media School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colorado Media School earn?
Median earnings are $28,853 six years after entry and $37,423 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Media School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado Media School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Colorado Media School public or private?
Colorado Media School is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, CO.
Is Colorado Media School an HBCU?
No. Colorado Media School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado Media School a tribal college?
No. Colorado Media School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colorado Media School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Colorado Media School does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.1%).
Is Colorado Media School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Colorado Media School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.