Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA)

Type	Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
On-time graduation rate	88%

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, CSHA is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. CSHA operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Colorado School of Healing Arts is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Colorado School of Healing Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, CSHA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Website

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,620

Cost of attendance at Colorado School of Healing Arts in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$17,860

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,620

Cost of attendance at Colorado School of Healing Arts in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$17,860

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Colorado School of Healing Arts was $39,651. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

CSHA net price calculator

$39,651

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$17,367

Below is the net price of CSHA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$39,651	--	$39,651
2020	$37,511	$13,195 (54%)	$36,618	$36,298			$40,003
2019	$24,316	$3,639 (13%)	$24,640	$25,033	$25,806		$28,346
2018	$27,955	$1,458 (6%)	$27,233	$30,637	$26,890	$30,907
2017	$26,497	$894 (3%)	$27,137	$27,529	$30,014		$30,789
2016	$25,603	$5,012 (24%)	$25,904	$28,355			$28,355
2015	$20,591	$2,738 (12%)	$21,643	$23,217
2014	$23,329	--	$23,813	$24,287	$26,446

How does CSHA's $39,651 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Colorado colleges, that number is $14,122. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name	College Type	Average net price	Comparison
Concorde Career College-San Diego San Diego CA	Private	$23,211	41% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove Garden Grove CA	Private	$20,011	50% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino San Bernardino CA	Private	$23,014	42% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood North Hollywood CA	Private	$20,083	49% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora CO	Private	$18,500	53% Cheaper
Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville Jacksonville FL	Private	$26,946	32% Cheaper
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar Miramar FL	Private	$22,548	43% Cheaper
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa Tampa FL	Private	$22,014	44% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City MO	Private	$23,874	40% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-Portland Portland OR	Private	$23,678	40% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis TN	Private	$19,158	52% Cheaper
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie Grand Prairie TX	Private	$26,586	33% Cheaper

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Colorado School of Healing Arts's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,075	$3,988 (9%)	$11,620	$35,100	$1,355
2021	$44,087	$720 (2%)	$11,550	$31,140	$1,397
2020	$43,367	$109	$10,830	$31,140	$1,397
2019	$43,258	$10,308 (31%)	$10,760	$31,140	$1,358
2018	$32,950	$3,441 (9%)	$10,760	$20,619	$1,571
2017	$36,391	$4,219 (13%)	$10,470	$24,550	$1,371
2016	$32,172	$144	$13,200	$17,656	$1,316
2015	$32,028	$2,464 (8%)	$13,200	$17,512	$1,316
2014	$29,564	$481 (2%)	$13,200	$15,064	$1,300
2013	$29,083	--	$13,200	$14,587	$1,296

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CSHA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,355.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CSHA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,980

If living off-campus, not with family: $9,768
How much is CSHA application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CSHA offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Colorado School of Healing Arts cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$15	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$15	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Colorado School of Healing Arts during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Colorado School of Healing Arts received on average $4,436 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,436

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	5	100%	$4,436	$22,180
Other Federal Grant	5	100%	$4,436	$22,180
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	5	100%	$4,436	$22,180

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Colorado School of Healing Arts received $7,040 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,040

	Students Receiving Loan		Average Amount	Total Amount
Federal Student Loans	5	100%	$7,040	$35,200
Private Loans	0	0%	-	-
Total Loans	5	100%	$7,040	$35,200

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$9,187

Average aid amount

2022

Colorado School of Healing Arts - Post 9/11 GI Bill Financial Aid - Trends Chart

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Colorado School of Healing Arts sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 63

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 63 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 16 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 14 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 14 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

87.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 16 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

12.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at CSHA is greatly skewed towards women students, with 68.2% of undergraduate students being women and 31.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 22, with 15 women and 7 men.

men 31.8% 7 students
women 68.2% 15 students

Students Age Diversity

25-29 23% 5 students
20-21 18% 4 students
22-24 18% 4 students
30-34 18% 4 students
35-39 9% 2 students
40-49 9% 2 students
18-19 5% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Colorado School of Healing Arts provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Colorado School of Healing Arts offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Occupational

Colorado School of Healing Arts