Colorado School of Trades Tuition & Completion (2026)
Colorado School of Trades is a private for-profit two-year college in Lakewood, Colorado, enrolling about 85 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 80.85% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,083 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.91% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 85 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.85%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 31.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 122
- Applicants (IPEDS): 26
Colorado School of Trades: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado School of Trades, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado School of Trades?
Colorado School of Trades is located in Lakewood, CO (ZIP 80215-2996).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Colorado School of Trades public or private?
Colorado School of Trades is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Colorado School of Trades cost?
Average net price after aid: $26,083.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,083 |
How hard is it to get into Colorado School of Trades?
Admission rate: 90.91%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Colorado School of Trades?
Total enrollment: 85 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 122 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado School of Trades?
150%-time completion rate: 80.85%.
First-year retention: 92.9%.
What do graduates of Colorado School of Trades earn?
Median earnings: $44,718 six years after entry; $51,591 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
27.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado School of Trades known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Gunsmithing/Gunsmith (71 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado School of Trades a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.91%; completion rate 80.85%; median earnings $51,591 at 10 years; net price $26,083. 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 School of Trades was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,083
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado School of Trades had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,083.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$104,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,083 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 School of Trades.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.94% 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 School of Trades 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 School of Trades 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 | — | — | $14,802 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,410 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,975 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,477 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,757 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,909 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,647 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,117 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,142 |
| 2022 | — | — | $22,519 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,635 |
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
90.91% Acceptance Rate
26 Total Applicants
20 Students Admitted
14 First-Time Students Enrolled
70.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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 School of Trades reported total enrollment of about 85 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 92% male and 8% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%). About 27.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado School of Trades in 2024 is 85 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 122 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.9%
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 White at 74.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
80.85% 100% Completion Time
80.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 80.85% of students graduating from Colorado School of Trades completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Gunsmithing/Gunsmith: 97% male / 3% 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 School of Trades.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$51,591 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
394.49% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado School of Trades.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Gunsmithing/Gunsmith: 71 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado School of Trades.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado School of Trades graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado School of Trades from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,065
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,172
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 School of Trades is a private for-profit institution located in Lakewood, CO, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Gunsmithing/Gunsmith. Enrollment is approximately 85 students. Student body composition includes White (74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%). The admission rate is 90.91%. The 150%-time completion rate is 80.85%. Approximately 27.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Lakewood, CO 80215-2996
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.85% graduation rate, Colorado School of Trades demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado School of Trades located?
Colorado School of Trades is located in Lakewood, CO.
What is Colorado School of Trades's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Colorado School of Trades is 90.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 26 applicants and 20 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Colorado School of Trades cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $26,083 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado School of Trades?
Colorado School of Trades reports undergraduate enrollment of about 122 students, White (74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado School of Trades?
About 31.6% of students at Colorado School of Trades are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colorado School of Trades earn?
Median earnings are $44,718 six years after entry and $51,591 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado School of Trades?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado School of Trades students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Colorado School of Trades public or private?
Colorado School of Trades is a private for-profit institution located in Lakewood, CO.
Is Colorado School of Trades an HBCU?
No. Colorado School of Trades is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado School of Trades a tribal college?
No. Colorado School of Trades is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colorado School of Trades a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Colorado School of Trades does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Lakewood, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
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.