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Colorado School of Trades

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, Colorado School of Trades is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Colorado School of Trades is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Colorado School of Trades 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 10-to-1, Colorado School of Trades emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Colorado School of Trades boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.1%

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 35 of freshman students at Colorado School of Trades received on average $4,318 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.

$4,318
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 40 35% $4,318 $172,700
Other Federal Grant 40 35% $4,318 $172,700
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 40 35% $4,318 $172,700

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado School of Trades students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado School of Trades students is 71.0%.

71.0%

  • white 66.0% 33 students
  • unknown 81.8% 9 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Colorado School of Trades provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado School of Trades offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges