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Colorado School of Trades

Lakewood, COPrivate For-ProfitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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91%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$26,083
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
85
Students
Small campus body
$44,718
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Colorado School of Trades is a private for-profit institution located in the suburb setting of Lakewood, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 85 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
85 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,411
Earnings 5yr: $44,677
Debt: $20,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$26,083
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$44,718
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,591

Completion Signals

81%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,375
Est. Monthly Payment
$144/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

92%
Men
8%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 92% men and 8% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$33,208
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